Feeling happy? Go ahead and smile — but know that you may be telling others more about yourself than you think.

Even water tastes sweeter when you're in love, new research finds.

Most middle-aged women do not give up sex as they age, especially if sex is important to them.

If you're looking for a boost in happiness, having more sex may not be your best bet.

ClimateCulture launches a campaign asking individuals to do their part in reducing the need for oil. Not sure this one will go over well in middle America.

Environmentalists are pledging to go oil free August 21 and 22. Are you up to the challenge?

Global clock tallies environmental and energy impacts, and poses some frightening stats.

Sensational headlines and varying reports about a North Carolina school lunch incident would have us think so.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Consumers get outraged when they realize that foods labeled 'all-natural' contain genetically engineered ingredients. But GMO-free is

A new report ranks meat and poultry based on outbreaks of foodborne illness.

A pilot project in Ithaca, N.Y. will rent space in a community freezer for people to store bulk meat purchases.

Food and Water Watch parodies “Portlandia’s” awesome chicken sketch to make a point about factory farming inspections and urges consumers to take action.

New dietary guidelines put a limit on added sugar, and changed their tune on dietary cholesterol. Good news for egg lovers.

The government no longer requires Country of Origin Labeling on meat, and the USDA has rescinded a grass-fed beef label.

Here are some fun reads for budding environmentalists.

Everything from dandruff shampoo to olive oil can be used to treat this unsightly yet harmless condition.

You know those baby registry lists you get in the mail when someone slips those retailers the news that you’re expecting? You’ll find everything from Exersa

I just had my 36-week checkup at the gynecologist and they told me that my baby is breech, meaning that if it doesn’t go head-down soon, I’m going to have t

My newborn child won’t stop crying My sister-in-law says he could have colic. I don’t even know what that means but it sounds serious. Got any natural remed

A newly published study finds that there may be dangerous levels of arsenic in some baby formulas.

Make sure your new baby's room is safe and healthy for the whole family with these quick and easy tips.

Mommy blogger's confession sparks controversy over the necessity of the daily baby bath.

Misinformation and 'vaccine fears' are causing parents to forgo a safe solution to a dangerous newborn vitamin deficiency.

Nursing mom becomes breastfeeding hero by pumping during a half marathon.

Parents may be teaching babies to use food as a comfort, which leads to obesity later in life, studies show. But as a parent, I'm not buying it.

Following a gut rehab, an L.A. homeowner is selling the place where Freddy Krueger met his match for the first, but certainly not the last, time.

The 17th century New Jersey abode comes with a gazebo, 4-car garage and a couple named Harry and Doris.

Here's a small birthday tribute to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the "great-souled" man who was born 148 years ago today. It's a poignant way to celebrate the man

“Eat Pretty” has simple nutrition information to transform your beauty routine – inside and out.

This powerhouse veggie includes compounds that will enable you to run further — but incorporating it into your diet should be done carefully.

Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why.

Used in South Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, this nutty butter can have some health benefits.

The Institute of Medicine has raised the amount of potatoes, corn and peas it recommends you eat each week.

Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake.

Clever website factors in diet goals, body type and food preferences to create a weekly meal plan that makes sense.

You can get this mineral from many foods, but are you getting what you need? Here are some magnesium deficiency symptoms.

Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you.

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.

The health benefits of almonds, which are an amazing superfood, are verified in several new studies.

Fiber is essential to a healthy digestive system. Find a place for these high fiber foods throughout your day and you'll get plenty.

If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them.

Pea protein is showing up in unexpected places, and it offers an easy way to get your protein through plants while sidestepping any allergies you might have.

Saturated fat-lovers ,rejoice! A new study delivers some good news about eating full-fat cheeses.

Beautiful photos show the desert in Yucca Valley, California, and Joshua Tree National Park covered in snow.

No one gets more excited about iceberg season than camera-toting Canadian Mark Gray.

Video: Keeping better track of yourself and your keys.

Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world.

A tribute to BP CEO Tony Hayward’s PR skills regarding the oil disaster.

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?