Debate about BPA, a common chemical in some plastic food and drink containers, is heating up after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday that it will fund $30 million worth of research on the substance given its possible...

DEAR ABBY: I am 27 and have been a vegetarian for five years. I am trying to develop a thick skin when it comes to people who question or make fun of my choice, but I'm tired of laughing and...

THE swine flu scare was a "false pandemic" led by drugs companies that stood to make billions from vaccines, a leading health expert said. Wolfgang Wodarg, head of health at the Council of Europe, claimed major firms organized a "campaign...

Could you be guzzling down germs? Research from Hollins University, in Roanoke, Va., finds you very well could be, if your drink came from a cafeteria or restaurant soda fountain. Researchers tested 30 soda fountains and analyzed them for microbial...

Compass Group, the world's largest contract food service company, has launched the "Be a Flexitarian" campaign. A flexitarian is also known as a semi-vegetarian, one who actively integrates meatless meals into his or her diet. The corporation worked closely with...

When you buy a car with a six-cylinder engine, you expect to get six cylinders. When you buy a dress in a size 10, you expect a size 10. And when you buy a burger at a fast-food joint that's...

"The Unbroken Thread" is the fourth video in the Symphony of Science series, and it features David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, and Carl Sagan. The clips used in this installment come from Carl Sagan's Cosmos, David Attenborough's Charles Darwin and the...

Taco Bell's Counterintuitive Diet Ads Promise Weight Loss, But Can Fast-Food Chain Deliver?   In most American households, at least one person started the new year with the resolution to get healthier and lose weight. Millions began diets. Tens of...

Journalist and TV host Jane Velez-Mitchell is a feisty, feminist, lesbian, vegan eco-warrior who's determined to change the world. Her new book iWant is about overcoming our addictions and over-consumption. She spoke with Katrina Fox. At the beginning of 2009,...

For the government of Sweden, having 237 wolves in the entire nation is a few too many. The wolves were nearly made extinct by hunting in Scandinavia until the activity was banned in the mid 60s. But now, after 45...

Of the 84,000 chemicals in commercial use in the United States -- from flame retardants in furniture to household cleaners -- nearly 20 percent are secret, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, their names and physical properties guarded from consumers...

Too-big-to-fail banks are profiting from bailout dollars and government guarantees, and growing bigger. Watch the video:       To learn more, visit http://moveyourmoney.info...

Dolphins have been declared the world's second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as "non-human persons". Studies into dolphin behaviour have highlighted how similar their communications are to those...

The battle for culinary supremacy goes to the White House. Clad in a striking carrot orange ensemble, First Lady Michelle Obama will reveal the secret ingredient on Sunday's two-hour episode of "Iron Chef America." Mrs. Obama will inform the chefs...

In a recent interview with PEOPLE Magazine, "Biggest Loser" trainer Bob Harper revealed his love of cooking. Harper explained that he finds cooking to be very relaxing and makes a point to prepare interesting vegetarian meals every night when he...

Starting January 1, House of Blues will serve only cage-free eggs to customers ordering from the dining menu. This groundbreaking initiative will have a large impact as the live music restaurant uses more than 2 million eggs each year. The...

Electronic Arts Inc., maker of the Sims 3, was honored this week with PETA's Proggy Award for Most Animal-Friendly Game of 2009. PETA's Proggy (progress) Awards recognize animal friendly achievements in commerce and culture. The video game developer received the...