Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. Certain owls and eagles were considered powerful divinatory omens, while ...

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Get Healthy. Ancient grains like amaranth, farro, rye and millet are having a moment as more people realize that they taste ...

Archaeological research is increasingly focusing on teeth to reveal insights into ancient lives. Dental analysis uncovers ...

As a mussel geek, how does Pfeiffer feel about the lifestyles of the ancient Maya, whose diet, clothing, architecture and burials were so populated with mussels? "I'm kind of jealous," he said.

An international team of archaeologists discovered an ancient Maya city in a northeastern area of Guatemala known for its tropical forests and ruins.

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new report highlighting hidden sodium sources in everyday foods and offers tips to reduce your salt intake.

Losing weight and maintaining the weight loss is hard, and many people give up when they hit a plateau or have trouble keeping the weight off. Experts say that may mean it’s time for a diet break.

Skeletons unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city of Copán in Honduras have yielded clues to the collapse of the Mayan civilisation. Copán, now a Unesco World Heritage site, thrived during ...

Skeletons unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city of Copán in Honduras have yielded clues to the collapse of the Mayan civilisation. Copán, now a Unesco World Heritage site, thrived during the ...