Holing up at home for four days when sick with the flu may be enough to avoid spreading the virus to others.

Are you sick? Staying hydrated is important. Here are some nourishing ways to get more fluid when you're feeling ill..

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

A blizzard's snow and ice can knock out power and cause big problems. These tips will ensure that you're ready for the worst.

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

There are many different types of snow and various names for how wind and air temperature affect it. How many can you name?

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.

For decades, Proenneke lived in a handmade cabin at Alaska's Twin Lakes; his writings and films have left a legacy.

Hoping to better protect loggerheads, scientists get creative in finding a way to track the years that baby turtles spend in the ocean.

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.

A couple disappeared into mountain silence for 18 months as part of the first substantial study on the physical and emotional impacts of meditation.

Rudi Putra takes on powerful palm oil plantations in the name of conservation — and wins.

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.

Henna, a body painting tradition in India, Africa and the Middle East, is great for any occasion, or just for fun! Here's how to have a party with henna.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

Food forests require less maintenance than gardens and orchards, and they yield more fruit. Here's how to start growing your own.

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.

It could be sleep apnea or allergies causing that horrific sound.

With COVID-19 accelerating the underlying trends in China’s medtech industry, new business models are likely to emerge.

The disruption ahead extends well beyond healthcare. Are you prepared?

To navigate the next normal, Indian insurers must consider the potential recovery scenarios and act quickly and decisively.

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.

Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry.

You can 'do lunch' and still help the environment.

This is how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.

Want to help your employer print less without pushing his buttons? Vanessa tells you how.

Vanessa explains how to cut back on the waste of commuting.

Green considerations for the responsible homeowner and gadget-lover.

Eating meat harms the environment as a result of large-scale, factory-style meat production, the modern practice of cramming huge numbers of animals together an

Whether you form a CSA, join a farmers market or sell to restaurants, you and your neighbors can benefit from your green thumb.

Vanessa answers questions on recycling, including plastic bottle caps, plastic overwrap, motor oil, glass and taped cardboard boxes.

How can I lessen my pets' effect on the environment? Spay/neuter, compost or bury pet waste, eco-friendly cat litter and kitty litter

Just because it's a new school year doesn't mean that you have to buy all new products.

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan

A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.

A new study from the University of Tennessee looks at the multitude of ways and topics married couples argue about, with some not-so-surprising results.

How to teach your kids about work, money and the value of a hard-earned dollar.

Many schools take hot lunches away from kids who have a negative balance in their lunch accounts.

A Virginia town says 14 is too old to ask for candy on Halloween, but experts say big kids should just be polite.

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.

This fun indoor craft project allows kids to customize their very own miniature garden, plant succulents in a container, and watch them grow.

Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020.

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.