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.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

In which we reveal that cows can swim, have accents and can smell things from 6 miles away.

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

Need something to serve your organic Super Bowl chili out of? Here's the inside scoop...

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.

I have some hobbies I take seriously, but I have others I do for the sheer joy of doing it. An essay celebrates dabbling.

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.

By implementing 'housing first' on a national scale, Finland has almost eliminated homelessness.

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.

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

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Plastic straws create litter and often end up in the stomachs of wild animals — but the group Last Plastic Straw has an easy solution.

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

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

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

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

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

It's the paradox of aging when we should be feeling worse as we get older, but we actually have a better sense of well-being.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.

We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic.

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.

Vodka, limoncello, lime juice and cherry simple syrup come together with just a little bitter flavor, too.

Try this seasonal recipe for a cocktail created at the Inn at Cedar Falls in Ohio.

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.

Kids are fond of one fruit in particular, but most still aren't eating enough fruit each day.

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

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.

This handy guide helps you figure out how to handle certain fruits and vegetables.

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.

Here's the most pesticide-contaminated produce, as well as the fruits and veggies with the fewest pesticides.

There are many foods you can grow from leftover scraps. Is a banana kiwi one of them?

Silk fibroin is a naturally derived material, and when used to coat produce, it's a promising way to prolong its freshness and reduce food waste.

Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie.