This week, common post-holiday-cooking-frenzy questions: Where do I place a meat thermometer in my turkey? And how do I use a meat thermometer? Use a meat thermometer to test cooked food for doneness.

The basics of using a meat thermometer are simple: stick it with the pointy end. But getting the correct reading from the right place ensures you get the proper degree of doneness, according to ...

We’ve ranted and raved for years about the benefits of an instant-read thermometer and how using one can help you be a more confident home cook. It’s useful for baked goods, deep frying, custards, ...

Many home cooks and grill masters cook up their steaks and hamburger patties using the old-fashioned eyeball test. This is when you flip the patty after it turns brown and grill marks start appearing.

Shannon Majowicz has held or currently holds research grants and contracts to study food safety related issues from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, World ...

In a recent study of healthcare leaders, we tested a burnout recovery leadership training program. This intervention was designed to help leaders address their own burnout and teach them skills that ...

Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...

Cooking anything perfectly, but especially meat, can often seem like it requires some alchemical blend of art, science, and ...