This explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Get the lowdown on high fructose corn syrup -- and find out how much of you's made with corn!

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

Pick from two organic and fair trade certified chocolate syrups — both free of high fructose corn syrup.

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?

Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.

Starting this fall, D.C. public schools will no longer serve flavored milk or sugary cereals.

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.

Food predictions for the year ahead are flooding in — and some are worth a second look.

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.

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

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

Three out of every four products in the grocery store contain corn. This infographic shows how the use of corn for fuel and food has increased dramatically over

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.

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

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.

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

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.

If you're at all introverted, or just enjoy chilling at home with your pets, kids, or partner, JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out— could be for you.

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

Researchers say they've identified a universal code of human morality.

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

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

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

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

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

Netflix and other streaming video services have a climate footprint, but it's not as bad as the headlines say.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

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

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.

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.

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

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.