After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.

New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes.

A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

From fly fishing to deep sea fishing to surf fishing and more, here are different styles of fishing from around the world.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

Technology projects a touchscreen onto your hand, clothes, a wall, or any surface, so you can operate your phone without removing it from your pocket.

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.

Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

Bill and Melinda Gates outline global-aid myths: poor countries will always be poor, foreign aid is a waste, and saving lives will lead to overpopulation.

The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis.

Big money is being poured into a technology that could make it possible to modify your DNA.

Picked no-VOC paints for your health and home air quality? Then ask California to regulate VOCs in common products.

You really don't need the stuff that makes your bathroom smell like an overchlorinated swimming pool.

It might be time to give this oft-maligned home decor another chance.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

The flu vaccine is your best weapon against the flu this year.

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

The standard goal of 10,000 steps could do more harm than good for some, says Dr. Greg Hager of Johns Hopkins, and it might not be enough for others.

Colorado and Washington state have legalized marijuana, and others are considering measures. Test your cannabis knowledge.

Raising a child is an expensive undertaking, and new parents can get a severe case of sticker shock even before they've left the maternity ward.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

Capital One's new contract update raises the hackles of critics who question the company's right to contact customers by 'personal visit.'

Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey?

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.

A trio of U.S. financial giants have teamed up to spell out why the American economy can't afford runaway climate change.

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

Rules around tipping can sometimes be confusing. Here are some guidelines about when to pull out the cash.

Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.

It costs 1.6 cents to make a 1-cent coin. Given the pollution it creates, what's the point?

Not if you're an artist, therapist, love counselor or yoga instructor.

Like the eat local movement, this trend is another way to keep your dollars close to home.

New designs like the Eargo and new rules from the government may change everything.

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.

Massachusetts has a plan.

Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted.

Here's what you need to know about the overtime rules that have been put on hold and how they could affect your paycheck if they go through.