We all know our diet has a direct effect on how we look and feel. Now, surprising new research shows that mice develop a certain sexy “swagger” after eating probiotics. Does this apply to humans as well?
Thousands of pigs have been found dead in rivers supplying Shanghai's water, a grisly discovery that has drawn attention to China's toxic pollution, which contributes to some 700,000 deaths each year.
If trimming a few pounds is on your New Year's resolution list, a new study suggests you should turn to Twitter.
The food-like product known as the twinkie is about to make a major comeback. Here's a look at the 39 ingredients inside—including chemicals found in rocket fuel, glue, limestone, shampoo, and more.
Evidence is growing for a notion long observed by doctors and parents: Some children with autism appear to grow out of their symptoms and recover fully.
Back in the ’60s, Frances Moore Lappé realized that hunger is caused by a scarcity of democracy, not food. Then, a collective of courageous women farmers showed her how to change that.
It appears Monsanto has successfully slipped a law through Congress that will allow it to continue selling genetically modified products even if a federal judge orders them off the market.
Over the last century, the time children spend asleep has declined by more than an hour. But which factors are most responsible for keeping kids awake?
Whole Foods says it will label all products that contain GMOs by 2018. But considering the company's past, can we trust a natural-food giant that thinks about its bottom line - money - 24/7?
Researchers say the key to being happy is surprisingly simple: Spend your time wisely. Careful though—some of the ways people should spend their time are surprising.
The great Woody Allen reflects on whether he's a hypochondriac, a crackpot, or both.
After years of piling it on, Americans are now eating less fast food and fewer calories overall. But if that's the case—why are obesity rates still sky high?