Our hands go through a lot every day. Doorknobs, transit poles, keyboards, shopping carts, other people’s handshakes… they pick up more than we’d like to think about. Washing up regularly is one of the simplest habits for staying healthy, whatever the season. But the soap you reach for matters too! Some formulas contain controversial preservatives as well as allergenic fragrances, and a good hand soap shouldn’t come with a trade-off. To make things easier for you, here are 10

If you put together all the new chemotherapy drugs approved over a dozen years, the average overall survival benefit is only 2.1 months. Though we often hear new cancer drugs described as “game changers” or “breakthroughs,” most afford much more modest benefits. In my last blog, I quoted an editorial in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggesting that the majority of new cancer drugs don’t deliver clinically meaningful benefits—at all. When they’re later proven to

Most chemotherapy drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) without evidence that they benefit survival or quality of life. By 2030, the number of new cancer cases in the United States is expected to skyrocket by 45%, from 1.6 million to 2.3 million every year. Are we really winning the war on cancer? Sadly, in general, no, despite the hundreds of new anticancer drugs that have been introduced. As I discuss in my video How Effective Is Chemotherapy?, t

Prosciutto, sage, and melted Fontina cheese turn chicken breasts into an irresistible Italian classic. Active Time: Total Time: Servings: 30 mins 1 hr 35 mins 4 Why it Passed the Test Quick-cooking chicken breasts get a burst of flavor from prosciutto, sage, and melty Fontina cheese. A rich and creamy mushroom pan sauce ties the dish together with its earthy notes and buttery finish. Roasted delicata squash provides a

They're a nutritional powerhouse. Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they pack a big nutritional punch. Rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, and key minerals like magnesium and zinc, they’ve earned a spot on the list of foods worth keeping in your pantry. Snackable, crunchy, and endlessly adaptable, pepitas, as pumpkin seeds are often called, are an easy way to sneak extra nutrients into your day. We spoke with nutrition experts to learn all about the benefits of pumpkin seeds

It’s savory and comforting, just what you need on a chilly night. Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: Servings: 15 mins 1 hr 1 hr 15 mins 4 This one-pot butternut squash risotto is our favorite fall dinner recipe. Instead of roasting the squash to streamline prep, our recipe starts the squash in the same pan the rice cooks in—and we think it makes the dish sweeter and even more

Juicy grilled chicken tikka is wrapped in warm naan with crisp onions, cilantro, and green chutney for a handheld meal inspired by the street-food rolls found across India. Active Time: Total Time: Servings: 30 mins 1 hr 30 mins 6 Why it Passed the Test The yogurt-based marinade keeps the chicken tender while helping the spices adhere evenly. High-heat grilling creates charred edges and smoky flavor without dr

According to our study of the most widely consumed children’s snacks, 78% of snack products in the United States are ultra-processed. This isn’t just about candy and chips: it includes cheddar crackers, toaster pastries, and fruit snacks. Familiar staples of school lunchboxes across the country. Parents reach for these snacks because they are portable, convenient, and loved by kids. But the fruit, cheese, milk, or protein pictured on the front can hide long lists of industria

Key Takeaways This week’s recalls include popular frozen foods and snack brands. Contaminants like E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella are behind several of these nationwide recalls. Learn how to identify these recalled products to keep your family safe. Each week, the Allrecipes team carefully monitors and shares the latest recall alerts from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS

Whether it’s peak summer or the dead of winter, nothing beats the rich, pure flavor of homemade tomato sauce. Everyone needs a go-to tomato sauce recipe, whether it’s to use up the fragrant bumper crop of late summer or a few good cans from the back of the pantry. But why have just one recipe? From pure, concentrated tomato to spiced and meaty, tomato sauce can take on myriad flavor-texture combinations uniquely suited to a variety of dishes, from pastas and pizzas to poached