Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Eating raw pumpkin is safe if you wash it well first.  If your raw ...

Almonds have health benefits that can lower blood sugar levels, reduce blood pressure, and lower cholesterol levels. Learn more about eating a handful a day regularly.

While many people enjoy raw oysters, the mollusks carry higher risks than many other foods and should be avoided by those who are more susceptible to potential infection. There are methods for ...

A recent wave of bird flu has spread across poultry and cattle populations in the United States. The virus has caused mild, mostly sporadic illness in people, mostly among poultry or dairy farm ...

Before you eat cornstarch raw, you should know it provides little nutrition and may cause digestive issues. It’s best to eat ...

Expiration dates matter for food safety. While some pantry staples can last past their “sell-by” dates, the “use-by” or ...