Scientists have found a new influenza virus that infects bats. But don't pull out the hand sanitizer leftover from the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic just yet. Wh

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

Children are more likely to have autism if their mothers had the flu or a prolonged fever during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

Officials are worried that a group of people in the Amazon who had been living in isolation from the outside world may have contracted the flu.

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

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

Stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, can be as common as a cold. Here are some home remedies for the stomach flu to ease discomfort.

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

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.

Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer.

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.

A few towns are doing just fine, thanks to a blank check written in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.

An abandoned home in New Orleans is transformed into a interactive art installation where passersby are invited to pick up a piece of chalk and share what they'

When crisis hits, the jokesters come out of the woodwork. Here is what to expect.

Actor and comedian co-host massive fundraiser to benefit the green rebuilding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa

Storm surge is seawater pushed ahead of a storm, mainly by strong winds. Onshore, the surge can rise several feet in just a few minutes.

Snowed in? Try these activities to keep you and your kids busy on your next snow day.

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west

A blizzard's snow and ice can knock out power and cause big problems. These tips will ensure that you're ready for the worst.

Six more weeks of winter, eh? The bizarre weather outside is more like spring, with a blizzard in Denver and tornado warnings and watches elsewhere all in the s

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states added to the snow the area received just days ago.

The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery.

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

It's been nearly 20 years since Texaco left Ecuador, but evidence of its presence remains in the form of toxic black gunk in the soil and water.

Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.

How to help provide people on every continent with food that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for people and planet.

By working together, we can address food production and recycling, as well as other pressing issues in the product supply chain

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.

BSR focuses on a company’s national business operations and global supply chain from both environmental and social perspectives.

This year's Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, brings sustainable, innovative architecture to disaster zones in the form of resilient paper-based structures.

Meet the leaders of the maker movement, the bright entrepreneurs paving the way for the age of homespun inventions.