New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world.

It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level?

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.

The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know.

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.

Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food?

With all of the conflicting studies about caffeine's effect on the body, should you shun the pick-me-up or have a second cup? According to the Mayo Clinic, mode

A new book, 'The 8-Hour Diet,' has science and sensibility behind it.

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.

This traditional beverage has many health benefits, including a possible blood sugar lowering effect.

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

Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest.

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.

New study finds link between long hours at manual labor jobs and Type 2 diabetes.

Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health?

The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials.

Would you live in Facebookville? The company's $120 million housing community might just bring the old “company town” concept back into fashion.

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.

Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes.

The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media.

This will create the world's largest virtual graveyard.

This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true.

Chanie Kirschner's house looks like one of those plastic-wrapped gifts. (Well, on the inside windows, anyway.)

Each day will symbolize one year that Nelson Mandela spent in prison.

Mild-mannered European travel guru Rick Steves never fails to surprise.

As a partnership with a nonprofit that provides shelter to homeless families goes to show, Amazon's takeover of downtown Seattle isn't without altruism.

Gut-wrenching appeals can mean fewer donations, say two British researchers who looked into marketing approaches.

People are using low-power FM radio stations (LPFMs) to inform, educate and spark change in their communities.

Housing charity New Story teams with 3-D printing startup ICON to fabricate 100 affordable and innovative abodes in El Salvador.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with country music star Gretchen Wilson at Farm Aid 2009 to talk about fig

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with the Indigo Girls to chat about the complexities of touring with bi

Never doubt the power of the humble frog. These miracles of nature might just help us sail through flu season.

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.

The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time.

Cancer patients given psilocybin experienced reduced depression and existential distress, even at the end of life.

Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials.

Using a single-pixel camera, a patterned light source and some computer processing, researchers have demonstrated a cheap way to do X-rays with "ghost images."

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.

MARS spectral X-ray scanning technology will bring unprecedented detail and versatility to doctors seeking a window into the human body.

A great pied hornbill at Jurong Bird Park developed cancer, and doctors used 3D printing to make a prosthetic casque for it.

Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold.

Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.

The secret to chicken soup's medicinal properties have been revealed by dietician Sandy Allonen.

If you have trouble performing these tests, your life could be cut short.