Taking care of your sweaters means following washing instructions and making repairs as needed.

Gwyneth says you can 'technically' eat her beauty products. He breaks out the fast food to test her theory.

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

A good diet alone may not be enough to get glowing skin, but you can make your own beauty elixirs and tonics to feed your skin from the inside out.

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth.

Though cancer from UV exposure is unlikely, the manicures can leave your hands looking older and your nails more brittle.

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.

You might be able to fool birds and bunnies with fake owls and scarecrows, but not for long.

Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight.

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.

Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food.

A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston.

Each summer, wildlife officials gather to decide which southern refuges, national forests and military bases have enough woodpeckers to donate birds.

Scientists have found a new influenza virus that infects bats. But don't pull out the hand sanitizer leftover from the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic just yet. Wh

While research on the lab-altered H5N1 virus that can be transmitted between mammals in laboratories is put on hold, scientists are debating how to balance bios

Holing up at home for four days when sick with the flu may be enough to avoid spreading the virus to others.

Are you sick? Staying hydrated is important. Here are some nourishing ways to get more fluid when you're feeling ill..

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

New study finds that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for declines in children’s blood lead levels.

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother

These violent storms both frighten us and fascinate us, and there's a lot you may not know about them.

The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year?

A blizzard's snow and ice can knock out power and cause big problems. These tips will ensure that you're ready for the worst.

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states added to the snow the area received just days ago.

There are many different types of snow and various names for how wind and air temperature affect it. How many can you name?

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

Tian Tian the giant panda from the Smithsonian National Zoo had a grand time rolling around in the snow dropped by Winter Storm Jonas.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.

These burrowing rodents build their own towns, they help the environment, and they even talk about us.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

We've rounded up some adorable wombat photos and some surprising facts about the wombat.

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.