Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Scientists have completed construction of the final chromosome in the worlds' first synthetic yeast genome following more than a decade of work, opening new possibilities for creating resilient, ...

Yeast is a fungus. Bakers and beer brewers use some species of yeast in food production. Yeast is present in a number of popular foods and beverages, from candy to kombucha. Many people with a yeast ...

Nutritional yeast, the cheesy-tasting cousin of brewer’s or baker’s yeast, has gained popularity in recent years due to the growing interest in plant-based diets. Nutritional yeast is rich in ...

This good-for-you seasoning is the secret to cheesy and nutty flavor in vegan dishes and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know before using it in your cooking. Audrey Morgan is an associate food ...

The world of health and wellness is rife with recommendations on “healthy” swaps for your favorite foods. "Nutritional yeast is a vegan diet staple because it’s loaded with B12, a nutrient that’s hard ...

There are plenty of effective solutions, experts say. But first you’ll need an accurate diagnosis. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Roughly 75 percent of women will deal with the burning, itching and ...

Sarah is a registered dietitian and freelance writer passionate about connecting people to information that will help them improve their mental and physical health. She’s a big believer that food is ...