Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable that consists of a bulb with stems and leaves, all of which is edible. It can be enjoyed raw or cooked. One cup of raw kohlrabi contains about 36 calories, 8 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of fiber, 32 mg of calcium, 472 mg of

By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Ice cream. Pancakes. Tofu. Biscuits. Whether it’s scooped straight from the tub or spread across snack foods, cottage cheese is making a comeback.1–3 This dairy delicacy saw nearly 50 years of steady

Low-glutamate diet linked to brain changes and migraine relief in veterans with Gulf War Illness. A recent study suggests that following a low-glutamate diet could reduce headaches and migraines among veterans with Gulf War Illness. Compared to healthy controls, veterans with Gulf War Illness had greater cortical thickness and were

Food intolerance occurs when individuals experience nonimmunological, meaning not related to or caused by an immune response, adverse reactions to a given food.1 Although both conditions fall under the umbrella of food hypersensitivity,2 food intolerance is a distinct entity from food allergy. Food allergy is an immunological adverse reaction that

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a plasma cell disorder that is often diagnosed incidentally, meaning that it is found when looking for other disorders or during routine medical tests. MGUS is a premalignant, which means having the potential to progress to malignancy (cancer), and asymptomatic condition.1 To be

By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Welcome to the fourth edition of Health Literacy Highlights, a column that explores topics related to finding, understanding, and utilizing health information. This column is meant to empower you with the skills

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the primary cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide.1 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed annually in October, this article examines how smoking and alcohol consumption contribute to breast cancer development. Smoking and Breast Cancer Risk Historically,

By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. The Revival of Raw Milk is a two-part series focusing on a growing movement in the United States (US): the consumption of raw milk. Part I described the historical and cultural context