After Hurricane Irma ravaged Florida, a Miami teen saved hundreds of mangroves and replanted them as protection for animals and humans from future storms.

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."

World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end.

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.

In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions.

The U.N. summit is going on despite recent terrorist attacks, and it does so with diplomatic momentum as well as a renewed sense of global solidarity.

The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.

While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes.

A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.

Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find.

Cholesterol-lowing drugs called statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in some people, but this potential harm is outweighed by the benefits o

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

Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition.

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5.

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes.

Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems.

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

Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea'

New study finds that pumping iron can cut a woman's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to one-third.

New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Study participants on higher doses of statins were 15 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those on lower doses.

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.

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

The Big Picture Campaign is empowering youth to change the conversation about Type 2 diabetes with poetry that could help solve our country's food ills.

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.

Parents and teens should be on the lookout for this new privacy setting that affects 13- to 17-year-olds.

Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony.

World Wildlife Fund, the Red Cross and UNICEF are among the first users of the new "Donate Now" button.

With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013.

Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk.

General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company.

New research finds some surprising reasons that people air all of that drama on Facebook.

The Internet and social media are changing how we think about privacy. When it comes to regulation, Europe and America have very different approaches.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster.

New research shows that just clicking the 'like' button reveals more about us than we realize.

Need to get friends and family off your back? There's an app for that.

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.

Obama unveils "cash for caulkers," quake tilted Earth's axis, weed killer tied to sex changes, and more.

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $29 million in Recovery Act funding for weatherization training centers in 27 states.

New Hampshire, New Mexico, Montana, Minnesota, and Utah have completed 30% of their home weatherization projects, unlocking additional program funding.

Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect.

Love working with yarn? Put your skills to good use by donating your time to one of these nonprofits.

Flash Drives for Freedom aims to take old USB sticks and smuggle them into North Korea loaded with Western media.