Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

These small resolutions can make for a great start to the new year.

Scientists are still trying to determine what happened to the levels of mercury in Utah's Great Salt Lake, which have dipped by almost 90 percent.

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.

Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant.

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light.

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.

Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.

Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues.

New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

Nobody likes bathroom clean-up, especially with harsh chemical products. Here are some cheap and natural cleaning alternatives.

Entrepreneur Jonas Falk, 28, has grown a $20 million company, Organic Life, by serving great-tasting organic food at schools.

Nothing says "I'm single and ready to mingle" like a dose of salty digestive fluid. For sea lampreys, anyway.

TV networks hope animal-centric programming can lure viewers who care more about pets than the big game.

New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro

Advocating for fitness and good nutrition wasn't enough to save these health experts from an early demise.

For people over 75, a diet high in sugar and fat doesn’t have much of a negative health impact.

Sweet and flavorful, Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea with lots of health benefits. Here are just a few according to recent studies.

Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research.

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.

According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dailey to chat about Farm Aid and eating go

New analysis of basalt rock formations on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. reveals the possibility of cleaner coal.

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.

Once considered a dead zone for green building, Miami Beach will soon be getting its first LEED Platinum home in the form of 2020 Alton Road, a super-sleek, sup

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.

This small-batch recipe is a treat for a small gathering or a holiday gift the kids can make.

Ah, the contradictions of corporations trying to look presentable at the green party. Here are 5 to consider.

In addition to minimizing melatonin-suppressing blue light, the Drift bulb has another health-benefitting trick up its sleeve ...

Countersurveillance clothing is emerging as a niche market in the fashion industry.

With new app, ousted founder of the Men's Wearhouse brings the tailor to your door.

We aren't saying don't wear skinny jeans, but you may want to wear sweats to help a friend move.

Nichole Dandrea — nutritionist and organic, fair trade chocolatier — explains how you can stay healthy while enjoying decadent truffles every day.

Reduce light pollution to avoid insomnia, cataracts and other health issues — as well as save energy and preserve ecosystems.

Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed.

Are all the alternative packages green or are some of them greenwashed?

From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast.

Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.

A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit.

Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search.

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.

Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans.

Celebrate Father's Day by making sure your favorite dad's health is in tip-top shape.

AT&T is now one-third of the way through its 15,000 alternative fuel vehicle goal.