The black-capped chickadee is universally adored as a feeder guest. Learn more about their song, nest and more.

Unlike bears, groundhogs are true hibernators. During hibernation, they don’t eat and rely on the fat stores they have built ...

Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.

The crippling snow and ice storm that swept through our region last weekend coupled with record freezing temperatures ...

From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber ...

While there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and damage in the digestive tract, certain diets may help reduce symptoms. Among them are the ...

Cold weather changes everything for backyard birds. Smart winter feeding habits can help them conserve energy, stay healthy, ...

Bread has long gotten an unfair shake, like most carbohydrate-rich foods. But as a food that’s been fundamental to cultures across time and history, it’s doing something right. Sure, you might want to ...