New research finds that parents who suppress their anxiety actually transmit it to their kids.

Engineers have developed a prototype for an engine that's fueled by microwaved air.

The virtues of preparing a home-cooked meal for one's family has been extolled as the answer to all of our food problems, but is that realistic?

Deforestation is occurring so fast in the Brazilian Amazon that three football fields worth of tree cover are lost every minute.

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Dressing sharp can make you more productive, but it can make you think bigger too.

A good diet alone may not be enough to get glowing skin, but you can make your own beauty elixirs and tonics to feed your skin from the inside out.

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth.

Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules.

Here's what you need to know about the consequences of popping pimples, they could be deadly.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

Norway says it will end all fox and mink farms by 2025, and it's the first Nordic country to take the step,

Visitors using improper footwear to hike the popular Cinque Terre along the Mediterranean will now face steep financial penalties.

As a natural-beauty product tester and writer, I've tried hundreds of products and am happy to share what works for me. Hint: Simplicity is the key.

From the fastest to the heaviest, there are some impressive flying creatures in the animal kingdom, including birds, fish and snakes.

Ever since Michael Cardenaz saved a hummingbird, the little bird keeps coming back to visit him.

Amateur photographer Steve Biro takes a riveting photo of a bald eagle and his mirror image.

Human noise is changing how some birds sing, while causing chronic stress and reproductive problems in others.

The drab potoo bird uses its coloring to disguise itself as a tree limb.

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is showing up in some interesting places in the South as it makes a comeback.

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.

At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.

The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction.

The bald eagles of the Decorah and Decorah North nests in Iowa are the stars of two webcams that let us follow along with their daily drama.

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.

BIrds and bats don't seem to rely on their gut bacteria for the same things we do.

Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food.

Passing someone a sexually transmitted infection is viewed as worse than giving them the flu — even if the flu turns out to be fatal, a new study finds.

For about four months beginning in September 2011, 162 dead or dying harbor seals washed up along the New England coast. Most were pups, under 6 months old, and

From flu shots to full-service health care, on-the-job clinics can boost worker productivity. On-the-job flu shot clinics are promoted by the Centers for Diseas

New report finds that closing schools during a flu epidemic could halt the spread of the illness and keep people out of the emergency room.

Holing up at home for four days when sick with the flu may be enough to avoid spreading the virus to others.

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died

Giving employees paid time off when they're sick is the best way to keep influenza from spreading throughout the office.

The lower vaccination rate in this age group may be one reason for the unusually high number of hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC says.

New study finds that pregnant women — and their babies — might be at an even greater risk for the flu virus.

Wearing a surgical mask can stop you from getting the flu, provided you're very diligent about it.

Lots of research goes into the annual vaccine, but that doesn't mean we always get it right.

If you're getting the vaccine this year, here are four things you should know about side effects, effectiveness and risks.

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

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

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

These violent storms both frighten us and fascinate us, and there's a lot you may not know about them.

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.