Turtles are not the fastest of movers on land, but in the water, they have amazing reflexes. A turtle in a fish tank showed just how swift it could be when it decided to attack a pufferfish. Little ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The fish-eating bat (Myotis vivesi) catches fish and crustaceans thanks to its long legs, hook-shaped claws and waterproof fur. The species is ...

A viral social media hack claims that eating baby carrots before bed can improve sleep, but nutrition science does not support the idea that carrots — or any single food — function as a sleep aid. Fox ...

Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is best known as the neurotoxin of the puffer fish, though it also appears in a range of other marine species. You might remember it from an episode of The Simpsons involving a ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Because carrots are rich in dietary fiber, they slow down digestion and keep people feeling fuller for longer. This matters because hunger is one of the main barriers to losing weight. Eating carrots ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Fish are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and ...

Dear Readers: Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables, and you can do so much with them. Carrots have a sweet, nutty flavor, and they are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A ...

As a registered dietitian, I’m used to fielding all sorts of nutrition questions, from the complex to the outright bizarre. So when my editor challenged me to eat a serving of carrots every day for a ...

It's completely understandable if you add carrots to your cart every time you go grocery shopping. The root vegetable is shelf-stable, versatile and delicious. You may find them so tasty that you eat ...