Move over fish and olive oil — and make way for plantain and fermented banana drink. According to a recent study in the journal Nature Medicine, traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the ...

However, the reality is a little more complex. James McCune Smith was the first African American to earn a medical degree and practice medicine in the United States. The son of former slaves ...

Africa's numerous cultures have long enjoyed a heritage of ... This study was published in Nature Medicine.

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and ...