On April 1st, a federal excise tax on tobacco and supplies, such as rolling papers, will increase to help expand the Children's Health Insurance Program.

As you know, chimpanzees in the wild pant-hoot across the hills and valleys to stay in touch. In that spirit, we want to give Jane "e-hoots" from all of her friends for her 75th birthday.

When cold and flu season hits this year, be prepared with some preventative action. You can't avoid every cold going around, but you may be able to minimize your family's risk.

Mothers exposed to phthalates during pregnancy may give birth to boys with incomplete genital development and impaired testicular function.

Is there a link between the marketing of sugary, salty, or fatty foods to kids and the rise in childhood obesity and related health problems? Recent research by the National Academy of Sciences indicates a possible causal relationship.

Laboratory tests revealed that adolescent girls across America are contaminated with chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and body care products. The study of 20 teens found an average of 13 different hormone-altering chemicals in their bodies.

A team of researchers things some of Costa Rica's plant species might contain medicinal properties to help stop malaria and other diseases.

Having an earache is a real drag. Having a child with an earache is even more challenging. It can mean sleepless nights and irritable days for all of you. What do you do at 2 AM? Here's a list of natural remedies that you might have in your home:

When the USDA announced their intention to gas almonds with a toxic fumigant or steam-heat the raw nuts - and still call them raw - Cornucopia began working with almond farmers, consumers and retailers to block this misguided food safety measure.

Research recently presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference found that holy basil extract was effective at searching for and eliminating harmful molecules and protecting against damage caused by free radicals in organs.