John Apollos is losing weight the old-fashioned way-by eating less. A whole lot less. As a volunteer in the two year Comprehensive Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of…

Ecotourism is defined as 'purposeful travel that creates an understanding of cultural and natural history, while safeguarding the integrity of the ecosystem and producing economic benefits that encourage conservation. The…

Alligators, which often engage in violent fights over territories and mates, have made scientist spuzzled why their wounds rarely get infected. Now researchers think the secret lies in the reptiles'…

When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy, it may benefit children's brains for years to come, according to a large study in Spain.  Researchers followed…

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking may protect the memory center in the brain. Meanwhile, stretching exercise may cause the center called the hippocampus to shrink, the researchers reported. A study…

A study showed that a single artisanal coral reef fishery can produce over 30,000 meals per year. Its annual economic value is more than $78,000. Ocean and coastal ecosystem bring…

Infections with Ebola virus are acute. There is not carrier state. Because the natural reservoir of the virus is unknown, the manner in which the virus first appears in a…

Pollution is an environmental concern for people throughout the world. One university study suggests that pollutants in the water, air, and soil cause up to 40 percent of the premature…

Pollution is an environmental concern for people throughout the world. One university study suggests that pollutants in the water, air, and soil cause up to 40 percent of the premature…