News & Views: From the Editors of Health

Rice bowls are popping up at Mexican restaurants, food trucks, and everywhere in between. That’s because they deliver great flavors while cutting out the tortillas that normally add calories. Our version of the rice bowl has lean turkey, baby spinach, and scallions.

With less than 29 days left until summer, you’ve got to tone up fast. It’s time to learn about Tabata, a Japanese method of training with sessions that’s based on timing instead of counting reps and is absolutely perfect for scorching fat and getting toned up for the summer. Tabata is known for improving performance and muscle tone.

Who can resist the sweet, smooth, buttery taste of butterscotch? Not me, which is why this recipe for Butterscotch Chip Cookies might be my new favorite (healthy-ish) dessert.

My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago. Grady wasn’t that old (59, at the time) and he was in pretty good health. He was a few pounds overweight, but he wasn’t a smoker, nor did he have a family history that could help us make sense of what happened.

Depression can affect almost every aspect of life, but some of the changes brought about by the disorder can be downright dangerous for those with diabetes. New research has found that people with diabetes who are depressed have more than a 40 percent higher risk of having a severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episode that lands them in the hospital compared to people with diabetes who aren’t depressed.

You go to bed exhausted with the sweet scent of sunscreen after a long day in the sun, but all you can do is toss and turn. Here are some things to try before bed to ensure a well-rested summer’s night of sleep.

It’s grilling season, and this chicken recipe is the perfect choice for getting your grill in gear. Less than 200 calories per serving, this tasty meal is low carb, low in saturated fats, and uses only five ingredients.

Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests. The technique — known as dextrose prolotherapy — has been around for 75 years but is still considered an “alternative” therapy.

If you’ve got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.

Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests. “Many studies have looked at air pollution, while others have looked at noise pollution,” said Dr. Barbara Hoffmann, a professor of environmental epidemiology at IUF Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine and lead author of the new study.

Don’t have a go-to recipe for eggplant? This spicy, Asian-inspired dish may be it. Healthy and easy to make, this meal is a no-brainer for lunch, dinner, or any time. Eggplant is a great source of vitamin B, may reduce cholesterol levels, and is rich in antioxidants.

Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.

Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn’t have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.

Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Richard Waguespack, clinical professor in the university’s division of otolaryngology, said a wet spring often results in a robust summer allergy season. However, some simple strategies can help people manage symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing and coughing, he added.

Everyone has different dietary needs and goals, but we wanted to demystify vegan cooking, which often sounds pretty intimidating. These five recipes are 100 percent vegan and 100 percent doable—no wacky ingredients, no conversions, and definitely no “flax eggs” (seriously, what is that?).

I love granola, especially homemade granola. This one combines sweet and salty flavors, including shredded coconut, maple syrup, almonds, dried cranberries, and sea salt, which will keep your taste buds guessing.

Something you may not have known about Fast & Furious 6 and Dallas actress Jordana Brewster: She considers herself somewhat of a nerd.