Pro-breast-feeding agenda turns NYC hospitals into a "nanny" state. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched the Latch On NYC initiative to support mother

What you need to know to choose the best infant formula for your baby.

Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ.

Silverstone hopes to connect vegan moms who have extra breastmilk to share with others in need.

Check out this recipe for a chocolate chip cookie loaded with the perfect supply of nutrients for breastfeeding moms.

Nursing mom becomes breastfeeding hero by pumping during a half marathon.

Pregnant women might turn to a birth doula when they want extra support in the delivery room.

Despite local opposition, Mitt Romney is given the green light to raze his existing beachfront home in La Jolla, Calif. and replace it with a ginormous mansion.

In Beijing, a city lousy with haunted spots, one historic mansion in need of some TLC just can't seem to catch a break due to its ghostly reputation.

Photographer Blake Burton chronicles the extensive work of restoring a historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building.

Be part of the U.N.'s Plant for the Planet by planting your own tree to mark World Environment Day.

Actor teams with Google and the United Nations to collect real-time satellite imagery of war-torn Sudan region.

As humanity hits the 7 billion mark today, a new U.N. report suggests we should focus more on our quality of life than the quantity of it.

The island country is currently experiencing a harrowing seasonal infestation of the Malagasy migratory locust.

A consumer advocacy group wants to make nutrition labels less confusing.

Consumers who need guidance about all the seals and certifications on food packaging can find some answers in this food label guide.

Part II: Consumers who need guidance deciphering all the seals, certifications and claims on food packaging can find answers in MNN's Food Label Guide.

Health ratings on packages could influence consumers' purchasing decisions and drive food companies to make healthier products.

Understanding what you are eating is a crucial step to healthier living. But what do all those food labels really mean?

Clever website factors in diet goals, body type and food preferences to create a weekly meal plan that makes sense.

If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice?

Did Nutella, the tasty chocolate hazelnut spread, really need more sugar?

Colorful diagrams help us understand how much of which foods we should be eating.

An unusual spike in auroral activity culminated in this mystical aurora borealis display captured by Jingyi Zhang, a photographer and astronomer.

This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.

Such a convergence hasn't occurred since March 1981.

Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments.

As polar bears struggle to survive in the fast-changing Arctic, MNN presents a tribute to the animals' legendary power, precocity and perseverance.

A BBC videographer learns what an Arctic seal's final moments might look like.

The people of Churchill, Manitoba, live among polar bears — some of the world's most dangerous predators — for several months each year.

The U.S.-backed proposal was opposed by Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears.

Polar bears and brown bears diverged much longer ago than previously thought.

The governor’s office of the Arctic Svalbard islands is seeking to fill the temporary position beginning July 8.

The orphaned polar bear cub that was rescued in Alaska earlier this year arrived safely at a new home in Buffalo, N.Y.

The zoo s hoping the 2-year-old male will pair up with the resident female and produce a cub.

The Central Park Zoo’s celebrated star was made famous when an animal psychologist was called in to address the bear’s problems.

In the next decade, the tropics will suffer unprecedented climate change effects, long before the Arctic and its polar bears see big shifts.

Explore.org has affixed several high-definition cameras to locations in Churchill, Manitoba, the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World.'

Polar-bear dens, where mama bears raise young cubs during the harsh Alaska winters, could be identified using laser technology.

The culprit of the sudden death of famed polar bear tot Knut has been found, says an international team of scientists.

The 2-month-old cub at the Toronto Zoo hasn't quite nailed walking, but he's definitely got being cute figured out.

Polar bears have shifted to a diet of more land-based food in response to climate change and melting sea ice.

The conservation nonprofit Polar Bears International will use the 360-degree panoramas for educational outreach and scientific research.

The cuddly duo — a boy and a girl born at the Hellabrunn Zoo on Dec. 9 — explore their enclosure with their mom, Giovanna.

Far from the frosty climate of the Arctic Circle, this adorable family is making do in the summer heat with a brand new swimming pool.

Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio?

The world's southernmost population of polar bears is waiting for sea ice to form just weeks before the U.N.'s climate change conference.

The new season of Smithsonian Channel's 'Polar Bear Town' will explore the intersection of humans and the 'Lords of the Arctic' in Manitoba.

These tiny, lightweight gadgets could mean huge savings for farmers.

Video: Historical films and field work reveal more about endangered Native American language.