Jessie Szalay

Most adders are vipers, but the term also refers to several different types of snakes.

The Portuguese explorer opened up a direct route to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They are necessary for health but in excess amounts, they may be harmful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zofran: Dosage, Side Effects & Pregnancy

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cobras are large, venomous snakes with a trademark hood. They hiss and spit and can raise the upper part of their bodies high enough to look you in the eye.