A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.

Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he

Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not.

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.

Advocating for fitness and good nutrition wasn't enough to save these health experts from an early demise.

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.

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.

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

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'

U.S. News and World Report dishes the dirt on the best diets of the year.

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.

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

Tattoo may provide an inexpensive and noninvasive method for testing blood sugar levels, without the finger prick.

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

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.

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

Facebook knows who your romantic partner is, even if you keep that information private, and can even predict if the relationship will last.

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.

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

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

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

The '99 Days of Freedom' project has launched an experiment promoting happiness by helping users give up the social networking site.

Family, friends, and Facebook join in the efforts to remember Kristina Chesterman by making her biggest dreams come true.

If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down.

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.

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

Mom posts open invite on Facebook and receives a 'Reddit hug' from the online community.

Man's Facebook plea goes viral as people from around the globe help stock boy's shelves.

The huge 'magnificent sundew' was unknown to science until a scientist stumbled across its photo on Facebook.

Bill Clinton is behind a home weatherization variation of the cash for clunkers program that he hopes will give the sagging economy -- and the environment -- a

Cash for Caulkers. The legislation commonly known as Cash for Caulkers is a proposal set forth by the Obama Administration with two simple goals.

New federal legislation called "cash for caulkers," would offer financial incentives of up to $8,000 for energy efficient home improvements.

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

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

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.

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

Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence.

The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds.

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.

Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents.

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.

Do Good Bus offers a fun way to help others and make friends by connecting volunteers with community causes and each other.

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?

Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families.