Pumpkin is a member of the cucurbitaceae family and is one of hundreds of species of plants more commonly called gourds. Its relatives include watermelon, cucumber, and squash. Pumpkins are highly ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Twin brothers in the United Kingdom grew the biggest pumpkin ever documented, tipping the scales at 2,819.3 pounds Marta Hill | Freelance contributor Ian and Stuart Paton pose with their world record ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Pumpkins! These round, orange vegetables are a familiar sight as Halloween approaches. But have you ever stopped to ask - why do people carve pumpkins for Halloween? And why are carved pumpkins even ...

Whether you use pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns or a freshly baked pumpkin pie, you may wonder if the autumnal gourd is a fruit or a vegetable. It’s usually lumped into the vegetable category with ...

October heralds the beginning of pumpkin season. Over the course of the month, they will be used for a variety of non-culinary purposes. In Belgium, they are hollowed out for boat races, and in ...

MORTON, Ill. − America loses its head over pumpkins every fall. Pies, chilis, donuts, lattes, bread, beer and more, adding to a cultural flavor that's made the pumpkin a national icon ever since the ...

There are two Michael Jordans, both widely regarded as the Greatest of All Time. One is an NBA legend. The other is a pumpkin. In 2023, the 2,749-pound Goliath set the world record for heaviest ...

Farming towns across the country host annual giant pumpkin weigh-off competitions, inspiring growers to invest their time and money into feeding massive gourds. About 125 giant pumpkin contests are ...

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top ...