Health

As the great sugar debate rages on, new research finds high fructose corn syrup acts differently in the body than cane or beet sugar—and with potentially harmful effects. But what does this mean for us?

Livestock drug ractopamine is sickening animals at an alarming rate. Which makes you wonder: What is the drug doing to people who consume trace amounts of it every day?

Tired of wondering which fruits and veggies were grown with pesticides, if the chickens were really treated humanely, and how far those apples had to travel to get to your cart? City dweller Novella Carpenter was and took matters into her own hands. Organic Connections, the magazine for Natural Vitality, reports.

Everyone’s doing it. But I have yet to embrace Pinterest with much enthusiasm. What am I missing?

Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers is on a campaign to combat “Vitamin D Winter,” the time when no vitamin D production is possible due to the atmosphere blocking UVB rays.

Boost heart health—and your mood—with tropical ingredients

Aging, stress, emotional disconnect and even disease can contribute to low libido. Use this expert advice to treat the whole problem, not just the symptoms.

Leadership, research and advocacy by natural beauty companies made this year’s beauty & body awards the most inspiring to date. From ingredients to certifications, why did these products and companies stand out?

You don’t need a farm to become a homesteader. The next generation of homesteaders are urban, with an emphasis on self-reliance and sustainability. Here are a few ways to get started, including making your own cheese.