Federal scientists have bred a new, antimicrobial-rich hops variety for tea.

Youngsters are developing peanut allergies earlier because of exposures in babyhood.

Higher vitamin D intake is recommended for pregnant women and nursing moms in Canada than for those in the United States.

Manure collection system sanitizes cattle wastes and makes hay—literally—while the sun shines.

Biologists catch and tag big sawfish in Florida waters.

High temperature cooking can imbue meats with a chemical that acts like a hormone.

Mouse data suggest that, properly managed, obesity can be benign.

Mouse data suggest that, properly managed, obesity can be benign.

Easily digestible carbohydrates induce obesity and liver disease in a test on rodents.

Several studies show that children and adults accumulate substantial amounts of the flame retardants called PBDEs—from food, breast milk, and probably house dust.

Several studies show that children and adults accumulate substantial amounts of the flame retardants called PBDEs—from food, breast milk, and probably house dust.

Several studies show that children and adults accumulate substantial amounts of the flame retardants called PBDEs—from food, breast milk, and probably house dust.

Several studies show that children and adults accumulate substantial amounts of the flame retardants called PBDEs—from food, breast milk, and probably house dust.