Queso, anyone? With tortillas outselling hamburger and hot dog buns while salsa dethrones ketchup, Mexican food is more popular than ever in the United States - and cheeses are a key component of America's favorite Mexican dishes. But are all cheeses created equally? Queso is not just that ubiquitous, neon cheese sauce you might sometimes see in the grocery store. In Spanish, the word simply means cheese, and Hispanic cheeses rival anything else you might see in the supermark

During the 2017-2018 influenza (flu) season, nearly 80,000 people died and more than 950,000 people were hospitalized due to flu and flu-related illnesses, and less than four in 10 U.S. adults (37.1 percent) were vaccinated against flu, fewer than in previous years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While those who are vaccinated may still get the flu, the vaccine helps prevent serious complications that may result in hospitalization, loss of

Signs of a thyroid problem in your body are often overlooked because they are very subtle and progress very slowly. In time as your symptoms progress, you may begin to realize that something is wrong. Your thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland that lies across the lower part of your neck and wraps around your trachea, which is your wind pipe. This gland produces and stores certain hormones which regulate a number of vital functions in your body such as heart rate, b

"An apple a day will keep the doctor away." So sure, apples are great, but oranges pack one hell of a nutritional punch and might be a better alternative. With massive immune boosting properties and a laundry list of health benefits, this citrus fruit will protect you against seasonal viruses and more serious ailments. Oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Juicy and sweet, people love their oranges. They are actually the highest value fruit crop in internat

Cats are a part of our families and our lives. They are often a part of everything we do, even if we would never admit it. It’s normal to want to share with your pet, and food is no exception. However, some human foods can be quite dangerous for cats. The following nine things are among the top culprits for feline overdoses and should be avoided. Alcohol This one really should go without saying, but people have been known to give their cats alcohol, either as a joke or as an