Jessie Szalay

Vipers are found all over the world. This family of snakes include rattlesnakes, copperheads, adders and cottonmouths.

By Jessie Szalay Published 11 March 16

Kingsnakes are medium-size nonvenomous snakes that kill by constriction. They are one of the most common snakes in North America.

By Jessie Szalay Published 1 March 16

Pythons are large constricting snakes native to Asia, Africa and Australia, although some have invaded Florida.

By Jessie Szalay Published 19 February 16

Gopher snakes are nonvenomous serpents that are often mistaken for rattlesnakes.

By Jessie Szalay Published 26 January 16

Milk snakes are colorful, banded, nonvenomous snakes found throughout the Americas.

By Jessie Szalay Published 12 January 16

Boa constrictors are non-venomous snakes famous for their method of subduing prey. They rank among the longest snakes in the world.

By Jessie Szalay Published 13 November 15

Water snakes are non-venomous snakes found in North America. They are sometimes misidentified as water moccasins, which are venomous.

By Jessie Szalay Published 12 November 15

Anxious about antioxidants? Perplexed by polysaccharides? This guide will help you navigate the world of nutrition and health.

By Jessie Szalay Published 31 October 15

Phytonutrients are chemicals produced by plants. Plants use them to stay healthy, and people who eat phytonutrient-rich foods get health benefits as well.

By Jessie Szalay Published 21 October 15

Flavonoids are compounds found in almost all fruits and vegetables. They are associated with many health benefits.

By Jessie Szalay Published 20 October 15

Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for bright red, yellow and orange hues. People who eat foods containing carotenoids get protective health benefits.

By Jessie Szalay Published 15 October 15

Zofran: Dosage, Side Effects & Pregnancy

By Jessie Szalay Published 22 August 15

Almond milk is a drink made from water and ground almonds. It is a popular plant-based alternative to cow’s milk.

By Jessie Szalay Published 30 July 15

Eggs have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years, and scientists are questioning whether the cholesterol in eggs is as bad for you as previously thought.

By Jessie Szalay Published 14 May 15

Kale is a leafy green that is highly nutritious, containing high levels of vitamins, minerals, and brain-boosting phytonutrients.

By Jessie Szalay Published 13 May 15

Risperdal (generic name risperidone) is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some behavioral problems in children with autism.

By Jessie Szalay Published 27 April 15

The element lithium can treat bipolar disorder and help prevent suicide, but people taking it should stay hydrated and watch for side effects.

By Jessie Szalay Published 7 January 15

The term "daddy longlegs" can refer to three different types of bugs, and only one of them is a spider.

By Jessie Szalay Published 25 December 14

There are more than 800 species of these hairy, nocturnal archnids.

By Jessie Szalay Published 24 December 14

Garden spiders are the creators of the delicate, circular, spoked webs that are the classic image of a spider web.

By Jessie Szalay Published 23 December 14

The black mamba is one of the fastest and deadliest snakes in the world. Two drops of its venom can kill a person.

By Jessie Szalay Published 23 December 14