What will happen to WIC, SNAP and the federal school lunch program if the shutdown is prolonged?

Most women know the burning, itching signs of a yeast infection, but before reaching for an OTC medication, you might try these natural home remedies.

Experts say Japan's kids and unborn babies have the greatest risk of developing cancer from exposure to radioactive material.

How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you.

'Dippin’ in my Tesla' not likely to get radio playtime, but it won't make your ears bleed either.

Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels.

Watch as this dog is guided through a series of yoga moves by his owner, Nic Bello.

This teeny-tiny wooden cabin from Spain can be built in several hours (provided you can wrangle several friends to help you).

From nearsightedness to bone mass, a trip to the International Space System has a notable effect on astronauts' bodies.

Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t

The climate-changing greenhouse effect exists and has been directly measured in the United States, a new study reports.

On Hamburg's waterfront, world-class sustainable architecture has emerged not from lofty green goals but from practical questions like this one: How do you buil

Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react.

Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health will convene today to hear about the effects of everyday chemicals on the health of children.

Danielle Fong was only 19 years old when she founded a technology company with the goal of perfecting green energy storage and utilization.

This infographic breaks down how plastic pollution is killing marine life and what you can do to prevent it.

Utilities from California to North Carolina are preparing for a brief but sharp decrease in solar production during the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21.

Research found no major difference in asthma rates of inner-city kids and those in other communities.

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d

The Guest-Imator is a digital portion calculator that even considers the amount of leftovers you want to have. It works for vegan meals, too.

The release, quickly dubbed "Climategate 2.0" after the initial 2009 "Climategate" hacking, drew strong condemnation from scientists involved in the emails, as

Instead of kicking that tattered, stained sofa to the curb, dress 'er up with a 100-percent organic cotton slipcover from Sure Fit.

From your blood pressure to your vision, here's how barometric pressure might affect you.

A new web service connects boomers with roomers.

This German concept of cooperative living could be a great alternative to the retirement community.

Here's what you need to know about the overtime rules that have been put on hold and how they could affect your paycheck if they go through.

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.

The mail subscription service combines high-tech analytics and personal stylists to send women clothes they'll love.

For a generation, activists have built their protest movement on the scientific facts of climate change. But the facts of another kind of science — neuroscien

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.

We know photos in magazine ads and TV commercials are altered, but are you aware of the Photoshopping on your friends' selfies?

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.

Breakthrough 'crystal' captures CO2 and could one day turn it into a fuel or turn water into hydrogen.

The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition in search of revamped litter receptacles.

Perfect for blustery apartment balconies, the student-designed O-Wind Turbine is a national winner of the James Dyson Award.

Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.

Do you even know what the night sky looks like sans human interference?

Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy

Spoiler alert: Everyone's talking about 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, but for those who have remained unspoiled, this review lets some of its secrets out.

Carrie Fisher's famous French bulldog, Gary, will find a new home with Fisher's daughter.

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.

Fighting C. difficile with antibiotics is often a losing battle, but fecal transplant is novel treatment with FDA warning.

Bali is one of the most famous island tourist destinations in the world. This Indonesian isle's idyllic beaches, endless surf, easygoing population and exotic c

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is one of the most rural, nature-dominated regions in the Midwest. It is virtually surrounded by Great Lakes, with Lake Superior to i

Get ready to squeeze — but not too hard — to find the best possible peach.

From color to firmness, follow these four tips for picking a ripe, juicy plum every time.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

Doctors are seeing up to 15 times as many chronic deformities in infants.

A recent U.K. case study focused on a teenage boy's highly restrictive diet, and how his junk food preferences led to permanent vision loss.