Jessie Szalay

Brazilian wandering spiders don't build webs but crawl on the forest floor at night in search of prey, which they kill with neurotoxic venom.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 28 May 24

Reference Giant huntsman spiders are the largest member of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae with a leg span stretching up to 12 inches across — roughly the size of a dinner plate.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 22 May 24

Reference Here's what to know about brown recluse spiders and how to avoid getting bitten by them.

By Laura Geggel Last updated 5 March 24

Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. It works to help heal wounds, but it can also play a role in chronic disease.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 8 December 23

REFERENCE Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought for racial and economic justice. His oft-quoted "I Have a Dream" speech made an incredible impact on the country's racial, cultural and intellectual landscape.

By Jessie Szalay Published 13 January 23

Watermelons are good for you, provide many health benefits and are packed with nutrients. They are also deliciously refreshing, low in calories and fat-free.

By Jessie Szalay Published 9 November 22

reference Cucumbers have many nutritional benefits, are low in calories and high in valuable nutrients.

By Callum McKelvie Published 9 November 22

Reference Fiber is vital for healthy digestion. Here’s how it works – and what to do if you’re not getting enough

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 3 November 22

Everything you need to know about dietary fat and why including the right fat in your diet is important for good health.

By Lou Mudge Last updated 27 September 22

Cantaloupe is a tasty nutrient-packed melon that's low in calories.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 7 September 22

Egg whites are high in protein and low in just about everything else.

By Kimberly Hickok Published 1 September 22

Reference Here’s everything you need to know about the liver, from its function and location in the body, to diseases that affect the organ.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 31 August 22

Chocolate, the most popular sweet treat in the world, makes you feel good and might be good for you, too. (At least a little.)

By Kimberly Hickok Published 30 August 22

Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 17 August 22

Reference Carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They are important to a healthy diet.

By Jessie Szalay Last updated 20 July 22

Reference Everything you wanted to know about Anacondas including size, types, and conservation.

By Callum McKelvie Published 3 March 22

Reference North American brown snakes are nonvenomous, unlike the Australian variety, which is among the most venomous in the world.

By Jessie Szalay Published 1 March 22

Grapes are versatile fruits packed with nutrients and antioxidants and can be used in a wide range of popular foods and drinks, such as wine.

By Jessie Szalay Published 28 February 22

Reference Chromosomes are thread-like structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and carry hereditary information for everything from height to eye color.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published 25 February 22

Reference Onions have layers of health benefits and are packed with nutrients. Some of the nutrients in onions may help promote heart health, reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer.

By Jessie Szalay Published 25 February 22

Reference Almonds, the most popular nuts in the United States, are full of nutrients and may promote heart healthiness.

By Jessie Szalay Published 23 February 22