Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.

Nature has a great way of giving clues to the clueless. When spring arrives a little earlier, and fall stays a bit later, it’s not necessarily a good thing.

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home hea

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.

London, Houston and Bangkok are among the cities most vulnerable to sea level identified in a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid.

2019 has been a record year for the threatened species, even after Hurricane Dorian destroyed sea turtle nests in the state.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't the only days when you can get good deals on a range of gifts.

'Tis the season for Cabin Porn and 200-page treatises on Norwegian wood chopping technique.

Ed Begley Jr.'s back with new book and third season of 'Living With Ed.' Green guru follows up his 2008 book with 'Guide to Sustainable Living' and takes his re

For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clou

Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins.

Deadlier than Glenn Close with a kitchen knife, light's 'fatal attraction' kills millions of birds each year.

The CDC hopes to teach the public about outbreaks and maybe attract future epidemiologists through the free app.

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.

Google maps biking directions are shockingly good.

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.

Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.

Kids will love to help make these five recipes that veer away from traditional pancakes or fried eggs. Dads will love them because their kids made them.

The colorful world of topiary art starts with a plant and ends with a masterpiece. Here are 17 examples to inspire your creativity.

There are plenty of ways that the animals we love can make us sick.

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.

Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers.

Five recipes straight from farmers markets for spring’s abundant spinach.

For a limited time, this well-reviewed cookbook with 60 recipes divided into the four seasons is free on Amazon for Kindle readers.

Meteorologists predict a mostly normal 2019 hurricane season, but that doesn't mean there's no danger.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.

Influenza activity in the U.S. remained relatively low from October through January — so low, in fact, that the current flu season is considered not to have o

Scientists have found a new influenza virus that infects bats. But don't pull out the hand sanitizer leftover from the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic just yet. Wh

Flu activity around the country is high enough that health officials announced that the season is under way.

After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.

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.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

The holiday season is a weighted one, full of food and food-pushers. Here's how to gently, but firmly, stand your ground.

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows why fire safety is important for the holiday season.

North Carolina's Outer Banks area offers opportunities for a wide range of activities, from quiet reflection to any water-based recreational activity you can dr

The largest of Georgia's barrier islands was once the winter playground for wealthy industrialists and now is a fruitful nesting ground for loggerhead turtles.

Gulf Islands National Seashore, the country’s largest national seashore, includes six barrier islands stretched out for 160 miles from Santa Rosa Island, Flor

Point Reyes offers visitors much to explore and enjoy.

Garland Benson is trying to raise $1 million to help pay for a $6 million clinical trial treatment for his sister, who has Batten disease.

Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds in shoulder season.

Here are eight of history's most feared diseases that have been cured thanks to modern science.