In October 2014, U.S. consumers accrued credit card and other non-mortgage debt at a slower rate, which could result in a weaker holiday shopping season than initially anticipated. Nevertheless, according to the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping is still expected…

As America gets into the throes of winter weather, people are spending more and more time indoors. Allergy sufferers may think that they are in the clear for the rest of the year, since pollen and other outdoor allergens are…

It was just two years ago that the giant corpse plant kept at Cornell University bloomed in a magnificent display that lasted two days. Now, caretakers at Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences say the giant plant, better known…

Live Christmas trees may be a festive part of many families’ holiday traditions, but they can also harbor mold leading to severe allergies and asthma attacks. “Mold loves moisture, so when you put the water in the tree, it’s a…

Soap may have a dirty secret, according to a new study. Findings of an experiment published Nov. 17 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences have linked triclosan, an anti-bacterial additive used in soap and toothpaste, to an increased…