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

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.

An adorable rescued pinniped is released back into the wild after making a speedy recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.

New study finds that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for declines in children’s blood lead levels.

Actor and comedian co-host massive fundraiser to benefit the green rebuilding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother

Extreme winds have damaged the roof over the Wrigley Field press box in addition to other buildings in the area.

There are many different types of snow and various names for how wind and air temperature affect it. How many can you name?

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.

Walmart's recent partnership with Plug Power is helping the company meet its three major sustainability goals.

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.

As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies.

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.

Grown-ups and Ph.D.s aren't the only ones creating groundbreaking gadgets that protect wild critters.

After her sister’s death, Elizabeth Van Meter saw a haunting photo that changed her life. Now she’s helping others change theirs.

Through The Learning Tea in Atlanta, entrepreneur Katrell Christie is helping educate teenage orphan girls in India so they can achieve their dreams.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

Green considerations for the responsible homeowner and gadget-lover.

Whether you form a CSA, join a farmers market or sell to restaurants, you and your neighbors can benefit from your green thumb.

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

Teaming up to help our parks

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.

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

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.

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

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

For this CSR Hero, helping those less fortunate is a family affair.

Don't spend money on bottled electrolyte water when you can make your own. This homemade electrolyte drink is healthier than sugar-filled store-bought versions.

Find out where to fill up with biodiesel on a road trip.

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

The how and what of powering diesel engines.

Turning fast-food waste oil into clean-burning biodiesel, a father-son duo sees no downside.

Kid Rock is using a sustainable brewery to brew his new American Badass Beer.

Volkswagen is trying to convince Americans that its TDI diesels are as environmentally friendly as hybrids, and it's using sports marketing to get the message a

Carbon Motors' E7 is a purpose-built cop car headed for the market in 2013 (assuming a $300 million government loan comes through). And it's got a BMW turbo die

New findings show that microbes present in biodiesel cause reactions that weaken the steel in fuel storage tanks.

Keep an eye out for the famous biodiesel-powered, peanut-shaped vehicle.

NASCAR racetracks are at the heart of red-state America, but here they are installing photovoltaic farms, running on ethanol and biodiesel, and mowing the lawn

Lipids derived from gator fat meet nearly all of the official standards for high-quality biodiesel.

Five cars vie for the title, but only one will win. Luckily, they're all worthy. Just don't make me watch the awards ceremony, because I hate that stuff.

Electric cars get all the love and the federal money, say diesel and turbo advocates — and they want a level playing field.

Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah tells WSJ's Joe White about the biodiesel-powered cars in her garage at the 2012 ECO:nomics conference.

Daniel Gomez Iniguez isn't a typical college student. Gomez and his three partners have developed biodiesel production technology designed to be accessible in a