The threat of coronavirus has made hand sanitizer hard to find at stores. Here's how to make homemade hand sanitizer.

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.

Yesterday, a report was released by Environmental Health that got me re-thinking the few foods left in my home that still contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?

The makers of the sweetener have petitioned the FDA to rename it Corn Sugar in the best interest of making things clear for the consumer.

'Big River,' a companion film to 'King Corn,' explores the wide-reaching water pollution problems created by monoculture farming.

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

A muffin with the same amont of calories as ten chocolate donuts? A pretzel with more saturated fat than a Big Mac? Read it and weep.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

Confused by the number of sugars and sweeteners on the market? Here's a comprehensive guide to the various natural sugars and artificial substitutes.

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

Researchers find that fructose may be more harmful than other sugars when it comes to its effect on blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

Two small studies found that when people gave money they were happier than those who spent it on themselves.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Biodegradable items like apple cores or banana peels can be litter too. Here's an array of reasons why you shouldn't toss them outside.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.

Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enoug

We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic.

Aug. 1 will be a day of live online canning demonstrations. We have a sneak preview of a recipe from Food in Jars' Marisa McLellan.

Forget the big plastic jug of cloying pre-made mix. Fresh sour mix is easy to make and it's versatile, too.

By flipping recess and lunch, students eat 50 percent more produce.

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.

Here's the most pesticide-contaminated produce, as well as the fruits and veggies with the fewest pesticides.

New poll finds 3 in 5 adults say they'd eat ugly produce. (Isn't it time for the other 2 to get over it?)

The same compounds that make wine healthy can be found in certain raw foods like mint and apples. They can solve your bad breath problem.

They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.

Here's the Environmental Working Group's 2017 list of fruit and veggies with the most and least pesticides.

Jamie Oliver shows us how to cut an avocado properly and safely, so you can skip the trip to the ER for stitches.

The pros keep apples from spoiling for many months. You can, too.