Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.

From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?

Many cats form bonds with their humans, just like babies do with their parents.

A dog lost in Florida is found a dozen years later in Pennsylvania, and her owner and everyone else is in tears.

Blue-green algae in lakes can be fatal to dogs that ingest it while playing in the water.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Is the food you're eating healthy? The answer should be simple, but it's not.

Get the lowdown on high fructose corn syrup -- and find out how much of you's made with corn!

Yesterday, a report was released by Environmental Health that got me re-thinking the few foods left in my home that still contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS

Pick from two organic and fair trade certified chocolate syrups — both free of high fructose corn syrup.

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and

Love Twinkies but hate the high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and scary preservatives? Bake your own Twinks!

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?

Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.

See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.

The Sodastream home soda maker will save you money and help keep plastic bottles out of the waste stream — just stay away from the company's Splenda-infused s

Do you know how much sugar your kids are eating each day? The real answer might surprise you.

The makers of the sweetener have petitioned the FDA to rename it Corn Sugar in the best interest of making things clear for the consumer.

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

A muffin with the same amont of calories as ten chocolate donuts? A pretzel with more saturated fat than a Big Mac? Read it and weep.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

These organic, gluten-free, and naturally dyed candy canes were a lifesaver for this mom.

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

Sweets can exacerbate skin aging and wrinkles, research shows.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

Researchers find that fructose may be more harmful than other sugars when it comes to its effect on blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.

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

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.

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

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.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

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.

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.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

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

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.

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.