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Agricultural production is only the first step in moving the world’s food from farm to fork, according to Nourishing the Planet, a project of the Worldwatch Institute.

The next time you are assaulted by TSA agents at the airport that try to force you through the naked body scanner or perform a full-body grope down on you, why not just grab them back?

They're a collection of interviews and teachings from Charlotte Gerson, who runs the Gerson clinics that have successfully treated thousands of cancer patients with a therapy based on cleansing, detoxification and live foods nutrition.

Rupert Murdoch's media empire News Corp. is taking a severe beating as Murdoch himself is having to address various criminal allegations, including that his News of the World tabloid illegally hacked private phone lines and committed various other crimes.

No need to wait before acting on climate: UN expert

Famous fans of the chic brand MiuMiu gathered for an exclusive screening of Lucrecia Martel's "Muta", a film featuring the brand's fall 2011 collection.

There are more Australians suffering from flu this year than last year and experts are baffled by the rise of cases before the August and September peak seasons.

Coffee lovers who want to perk up their sex lives have been warned not to buy the caffeine-based drinks that contain a substance similar to Viagra.

Low libido can be an indication of a health condition that you may not have heard about from your doctor: adrenal fatigue.

In addition to being an author, comedian, and stuntman, Steve-O is also an advocate for animals-and, like everything else in his life, he doesn't do it halfway. Steve-O's strong voice against cruelty has earned him one of PETA's highest honors, the Nanci Alexander Award.

The Duchess is constantly being applauded for her regal style, but will she stand tall compared to Hollywood A-list actresses who wore the same outfits she did?

After 20 years of addiction, I've finally quit coffee - and developed a raging addiction to green tea.

A study recently published in the journal Nature Genetics explains that nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitors, or NRTIs, which are drugs used primarily in Africa and other developing regions of the world to treat HIV and AIDS, are responsible for causing heart disease, dementia, premature aging, and other age-related illnesses.

Remember when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a bizarre and cryptic warning back in May warning Americans to prepare for a "zombie apocalypse".

The Duchess' official hairstylist has revealed his secrets on how he creates Kate's wonderfully-blow dried hair.

Seeds are excellent sources of fiber, selenium and vitamin E, and fairly good sources of protein, zinc, and iron. Because they contain a concentrated source of fat and calories, it is best to enjoy them in small amounts (1/8 - 1/4 cup), 3-4 times a week.

Upon the release of Prime Minister Julia Gillard's carbon price package (to take effect July 1, 2012), there has been talk aplenty of her plummeting popularity. The PM has dismissed the commentary in favour of the scheme's necessity, saying, "Polls will come and go... I'm absolutely convinced what I'm doing's right." The scores of people supporting action on climate change undoubtedly applaud this stance. For its part, Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes PM Gillard's carbon pr...

Sagging skin is caused by losing too much weight too quickly. Slow, gradual weight loss does not result in excess flab, but rather, gives your skin and other body parts a chance to respond to all the changes that weight loss brings.

Sagging skin is caused by losing too much weight too quickly. Slow, gradual weight loss does not result in excess flab, but rather, gives your skin and other body parts a chance to respond to all the changes that weight loss brings.

When learning a new exercise, do it when you’re fresh. You need to allow a little extra time to study the photos and read the instructions. You need to get a sense of the over all movement as well as the finer points of the exercise.

When learning a new exercise, do it when you're fresh. You need to allow a little extra time to study the photos and read the instructions. You need to get a sense of the over all movement as well as the finer points of the exercise.

Some people will do anything to obtain the latest Apple technology, which apparently includes selling their vital organs. A recent report from China's Global Times explains that a 17-year-old boy from China's Anhui Province sold one of his kidneys for the equivalent of roughly $3,000 in order to buy the latest Apple iPad 2 tablet computer.

MIT's researchers have discovered a way to blend carbon nanotubes, current media darlings of the chemistry world, with an existing material used for storing heat energy.

The recent discovery of the Lyssavirus on a flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) prompted health officials to warn Melbourne residents to keep their hands off the animals, especially wounded or sick ones.

When it comes to outfits, singer Lady Gaga puts no shame on clothes, especially with her ongoing world tour to promote her album "Born This Way".

A proposal from Standards Australia wants sunscreens that are rated at SPF 50+ to be available for consumers despite criticisms from other groups.

After the Royal Couple's North American tour, fashion experts are still buzzing about the Duchess' slim figure, and some of them say Kate "could be" a model.

A new study presented at the World Health Organization's (WHO) 1st International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) in Geneva, Switzerland, has revealed that the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in hospitals helps reduce the rate of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) by 40 percent. The metal also effectively kills 97 percent of bacteria, as well as many viral and fungal pathogens.

"We found that most of ladybird species' richness is concentrated in groups with these special larval defences," Dr Seago said.