This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Bananas are a staple in most diets around the world, and they’re one of the most popular fruits in the U.S. (lagging just behind ...

That curved yellow fruit sitting in your kitchen might be doing more for your health than you realize. While bananas have long been a convenient on-the-go snack and smoothie staple, their impressive ...

If you’re like me, bananas are probably one of those foods you don’t think twice about. It’s easy to grab when running out the door (late for something yet again), sweet enough to feel like a treat, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the 1950s, the most popular banana in the world was ...