With the elephant poaching epidemic running rampant, experts fear for the future of these majestic mammals.

Weight Watchers? Paleo? Whole30? DASH diet? Every diet offers something different, here's your guide to figuring it all out.

Skip the stretching and forget the sports drinks. Modern research is proving that many commonly held fitness beliefs just aren't true.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.

Do the natty Norwegian curling pants defy Olympic dress code?

There have been about 100 known cases of the rare condition since it was first reported in the 1940s.

A bite from the Lone Star tick could induce a meat allergy in humans.

There are plenty of ways that the animals we love can make us sick.

Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.

Calories and exercise are key, of course, but these research-backed workarounds can help you reach your goals.

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

Koalas aren't bears and they rarely drink water.

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.

A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo and scaring people around the globe.

To stimulate the appetite, try a glass of homemade vin de citron or vin d'orange.

In Stranger in the Woods, author Mike Finkel explores the famous Maine recluse Christopher Knight and why he stayed alone for 27 years.

A new study says historic smells are part of our 'cultural heritage' and should be saved to bring the past to life.

These feared and beloved predators are arriving on coffee tables, thanks to famed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry.

"Psychomachia," a medieval epic poem, may be the first, and certainly most brutal, comic book.

A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school.

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

The digital age isn't making libraries obsolete; it's making them more important than ever.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

A new baby has been keeping the author of "Good and Cheap" busy, but Leanne Brown is looking ahead to how she can inspire people to eat well next.

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.

A new, all-girl 'Lord of the Flies' movie is in the works, making this the right time to ditch some of the gendered assumptions we have about kids.

From log cabin enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to aspiring de-clutterers, there's a book for everyone on your holiday gift list.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

These vintage recipes ripped from magazines and the back of boxes are a snapshot of a culinary era.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

Rachel Herz explains the science behind our relationship with the food we eat in her new book, "Why You Eat What You Eat."

From a moose to a tick, from a coyote to a cockroach, author Rachel Levin walks us through what to do in her book, "Look Big."

On the 10th anniversary of this list of books to read when the weather is warm, I revisit some of my all-time, inspirational favorites.

The phrase 'cold turkey' has nothing to do with a turkey that's shivering from the cold.

The Nordic nation gets bookish at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale with an exposition dubbed 'Mind-Building'

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

A dwarsligger, or flipback book, is a small, very portable book that you read vertically, like you're scrolling through text on a smartphone.

Boasting breathtaking design and extensive collections, here are some of the most remarkable bookstores from around the globe.

A new book called 'Wild Land' proves there's still untouched wilderness, documenting that fact with glorious photos.

Finland, the world's most literate nation, rings in its 100th birthday with the opening of Oodi Helsinki Central Library.