What would environmental policy look like under Paul Ryan? The U.S. vice presidential candidate is a self-proclaimed 'avid outdoorsman,' but his policies often

While they declined a televised science debate, the candidates did provide written answers to 14 questions from the country's top scientists.

Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter

For the first time in two decades, a U.S. presidential debate season has passed without any candidate or moderator mentioning climate change.

World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end.

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level?

President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today.

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.

The U.N. summit is going on despite recent terrorist attacks, and it does so with diplomatic momentum as well as a renewed sense of global solidarity.

A political action committee aims to connect the STEM community with the resources to run a successful campaign for political office.

Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries.

New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer.

A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.

Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find.

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.

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

A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease.

Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food?

New York City's Board of Health voted on Sept. 13 to approve the "soda ban" that limits the sale of large sugary drinks within the city, according to tweets fro

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

Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition.

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.

For people over 75, a diet high in sugar and fat doesn’t have much of a negative health impact.

New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5.

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes.

The evidence that suggests that breakfast is a meal not-to-be-skipped is overwhelming.

Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest.

New study finds that pumping iron can cut a woman's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to one-third.

New video shows how sugar effects the brain like alcohol, nicotine and heroin.

Between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon, which is better and how do you tell them apart? Here's the scoop.

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

New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.

Study participants on higher doses of statins were 15 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those on lower doses.

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

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.

Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs.

The Big Picture Campaign is empowering youth to change the conversation about Type 2 diabetes with poetry that could help solve our country's food ills.

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

Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research.