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

The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1.

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.

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

Instead of synthetic insecticides, entomologist Rich Hofstetter is recruiting native fungi to protect forests from bark beetles.

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.

There are ways to get rid of earwax that don't involve cotton swabs.

Spanish consumers continue to face the financial impact of COVID-19 and to cut back on spending across categories.

UK consumers are worried about the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, but less so than in prior weeks.

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

As COVID-19 progresses and some regions begin to reopen, US consumer sentiment is mixed, with many consumers unsure of the future. The next normal is beginning to emerge, and consumers indicate some of their behavioral changes may stick long-term.

Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health.

Portuguese consumers are concerned about the health of family members and the economy as a result of COVID-19 and are cutting back on spending.

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.

Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert.

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

You may think you're stuffed, but sugar has a way of making more space in your stomach, Norwegian researchers discover.

When people think of avocados, they think of guacamole, but there's more to these nutritious fruits than meets the chip.

Anything with a diesel engine -- plane, boat, motorcycle -- can run on diesel, straight vegetable oil or biodiesel.

London launches hi-tech desalination plant to stave off drought, and it will be powered by a renewable fuel found in abundance in the city -- fish fry oil.

Is it time to throw in the towel on the fight against these invasive foes? Here are some non-native species that humans just can't seem to beat.

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.

Researchers have wedded the arts and sciences by transforming the human brain into a maestro that directs brain waves and signals.

New studies link triclosan to osteoporosis and impaired muscle function.

Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms.

Learn some of the lessons serial entrepreneur Hugh Whalan has learned in the 7 years he’s been working on renewable energy in the developing world.

Wave power has the potential to supply 25 percent of the nation's energy.

Watch street magician Andrew Mayne knock people's socks off with these eight stunts.

A freewheeling conversation with the 'World War Z' author on Bear Grylls, Rambo and the 'Casablanca' musical his 10-year-old son is writing.

Find out why everyone from the candy lobby to the TV networks are weighing in on the daylight saving time debate.

Thanks to doggie wheel carts, these canines are able to get around without the use of their back legs. Watch them fetch, play and cavort!

These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found.

Otherworldly caves naturally lit by the eerie gleam of glowworms are a sight to behold.

Bizarre fish has evolved fins like no other and is capable of walking like a land animal.

Why are these crocodiles orange? One grotesque theory about their coloration might shock you.

A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature.

These invasive species are wreaking havoc on reefs and the fish that live amongst the coral.

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.

Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 who died on Sept. 11 honored at the national memorial site in Pennsylvania.

A Christmas commercial from British retailer Argos inspires both parents and kids to dream big.

There are two types of creative peaks, and they occur at different ages, combating the idea that the fires of creativity burn out after your youth.