USDA releases final rules for GMOs in our food, but they call them bioengineered foods instead. Here's what you need to know.

One of the states most at risk from climate change has reportedly banned officials from using the phrase 'climate change.'

Longer days are yet another profound consequence of global warming.

Everything from dandruff shampoo to olive oil can be used to treat this unsightly yet harmless condition.

You know those baby registry lists you get in the mail when someone slips those retailers the news that you’re expecting? You’ll find everything from Exersa

I just had my 36-week checkup at the gynecologist and they told me that my baby is breech, meaning that if it doesn’t go head-down soon, I’m going to have t

My newborn child won’t stop crying My sister-in-law says he could have colic. I don’t even know what that means but it sounds serious. Got any natural remed

A newly published study finds that there may be dangerous levels of arsenic in some baby formulas.

Alicia Richman donated more than 11,000 ounces of breast milk between June 2011 and March 2012.

Mommy blogger's confession sparks controversy over the necessity of the daily baby bath.

Hampton Creek does two things, vegan mayonnaise and cookie dough, and it does them well.

New study says pregnant women should think twice about taking acetaminophen as it may cause behavioral issues later on. But read deeper and the story changes.

Parents may be teaching babies to use food as a comfort, which leads to obesity later in life, studies show. But as a parent, I'm not buying it.

There are a number of things you can do that will not only boost your fertility but also help ensure that you're in tip-top condition.

Pregnant women might turn to a birth doula when they want extra support in the delivery room.

In the biggest city in America's smallest state, comes a micro-apartment complex that aims to revive a struggling 19th-century indoor shopping center.

After exhausting other price-sensible real estate options, a watercraft-loving Portland family settles on a 43-foot boat found on Craigslist for $14,000.

Naturally, the man responsible for the geodesic dome also lived in one. Now, Bucky's landmark 1960 structure will be restored and opened as a museum.

A family proves that even the most ramshackle out buildings can be transformed into cozy, habitable spaces with a bit of hard work and creative design.

Indie retail and urban downsizing collide at this smart example of adaptive reuse that breathes new life into a historic shopping center.

Apartments are expensive and hard to find. Is co-living a solution or is it just an upscale rooming house?

Actor/activist excited to use new role to share that 'human well-being is intertwined fundamentally with biodiversity'.

Here's a small birthday tribute to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the "great-souled" man who was born 148 years ago today. It's a poignant way to celebrate the man

If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them.

Photographer Frank Liu captured photographs of a polka-dotted zebra in Kenya that ended up published in National Geographic.

Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world.

Step right up and watch how the government is misspending your tax dollars on the environment.

The head of the Catholic Church recently said 'Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.'

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?

Experts are divided on the power of spirituality and an upbeat mindset.

The new policy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.

The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

It's dangerous to buy gas guzzlers just because oil is cheap right now. Most pundits predict eventual major hikes in this, our most volatile commodity.

Most of the cars I test are plug-ins, so it was a culture shock to go to San Antonio and drive the big-tire SUVs ... on Dramamine ... at 100 mph ... while holdi

The poor Lorax is turned into a shill for SUVs, with kids failing to appreciate the subtleties. And it gets worse than that horrible TV ad.

The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why?

Herbals and natural food alternatives may offer you a chance to skip the pills next time you're sick.

Avoid harsh chemicals on your pet with these natural methods for pet flea prevention and treatment.

From ear gunk to constipation, you might be able to tackle these issues naturally with your pet. But first, talk to your veterinarian.

Chris Paine's 'Revenge of the Electric Car' gets a wide theatrical release this fall. It's a close-up and dramatic look at the high-stakes EV rollout.

If EV advocates won't step up to the plate, who will? I admit I don't own one yet, and many other green writers are in the same boat. Read on, and see who's a m

The Charlotte mayor's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation hints at a renewed White House focus on boosting public transit and urban walkability.

Innovative program seeks to match landowners with people who will lease their land for organic farming.

Here's your chance to prove it. Cast your vote and propel your local market into the top 100 farmers market in the nation.

Last week's total solar eclipse was a confusing phenomenon for a brood of chickens in the Faroe Islands.

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.

As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

Wash and dry your clothes less to save resources and money.

Watch how carefully a large dam is deconstructed in this time-lapse video showing the removal of Oregon's Gold Ray dam.