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Misinformation and 'vaccine fears' are causing parents to forgo a safe solution to a dangerous newborn vitamin deficiency.

Parents may be teaching babies to use food as a comfort, which leads to obesity later in life, studies show. But as a parent, I'm not buying it.

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

Naturally, the man responsible for the geodesic dome also lived in one. Now, Bucky's landmark 1960 structure will be restored and opened as a museum.

The 17th century New Jersey abode comes with a gazebo, 4-car garage and a couple named Harry and Doris.

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.

With a Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security.

UNESCO protects more than landmarks and culturally-significant sites. There are intangible parts of culture that are important, too.

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

Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why.

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

These tasty duos work together to pack a nutritional punch.

'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs.

Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you.

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.

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

Fiber is essential to a healthy digestive system. Find a place for these high fiber foods throughout your day and you'll get plenty.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtakingly detailed composite image of our moon.

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.

Artist Dale Chihuly's whimsical glass art pops up in botanical gardens and museums all around the world.

Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.

These engineers and musicians are hitting just the right notes.

Video: Below the surface, thousands of marine creatures are still in danger from the Gulf oil disaster.

Find out when it's best to shell out your cash in exchange for tickets.

Video: What was really on the menus of our ancestors?

Astrophysicist is using 3-D images generated by a supercomputer to understand what happens with a supernova explodes.

A recent study featuring blog posts from fictitious Italian politicians found the use of swear words made candidates sound more relatable.

A tribute to BP CEO Tony Hayward’s PR skills regarding the oil disaster.

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.

Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?

2,500-year-old stone slab could offer clues to deciphering the lost language and religion of the Etruscans.

When the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen.

A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings.

Why Volkswagen should bring back the Microbus.

The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why?

From acetaminophen to anti-inflammatories, not all nonprescription pain drugs are created equal; here’s how to choose from the confusing array.

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.

From thyme to tea tree oil, natural remedies can help with dandruff, sun damage and more.

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly.

Reduced production is leading to sales declines for both Toyota and Honda hybrids.

Paul Scott sells Nissan Leafs for a living. He put up his retirement savings for a few minutes with the president to talk about EVs and climate change.

A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault.

When most people hear poultry at home, they think of chickens, thanks to the current trend of urban cluckers. It turns out that there are a lot more options tha

Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation have released the first annual guide that celebrates more than 400 U.S.-based groups.

Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away.

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.

If countries continue to slow the use of nuclear power can green energy be a viable alternative, and at what cost?

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.