From symbolism to bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests, songs, range ...

Take a closer look at that long-legged heron — it might be a tricolored heron! Here's where to find these birds, and how to identify them.

Nature columnist Joyce J M Garden takes a look at the snow buntings which once visited Shetland in far greater numbers.

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is getting ahead of this year's egret migration season. They're helping residents get ready before the migratory birds arrive. Over the years, several Fort Worth ...

Audio Timeline Slider: Use the left or right arrow keys to decrease or increase the slider value. Developed in 2015 by researchers studying the effects of diet on brain function and cognitive decline, ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — After a year of dealing with hundreds of egrets that turned her street white with droppings, Lisa Bodley knows the signs to watch for. "I've lived here 32 years. I've never had ...

The Mediterranean diet’s colder-climate cousin comes with the same health benefits thanks to its combination of anti-inflammatory- and antioxidant-rich foods. Fatty fish like salmon are a key ...

From viral food videos to heated nutrition debates and the rise of weight-loss drugs, a number of forces in 2025 reshaped how Americans eat. More people turned to influencers for food advice, plus ...

Eating too much this holiday season and wondering about the upcoming year’s diet trends? In 2026, the focus shifts away from generic rules and toward food choices that align with individual health ...

American-Statesman business editor Travis Webb asks: “How did those bright green parrots get to Austin?” He refers, of course, to the monk parakeets that seem so alien to many of our city’s newcomers.

Moments after the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, people start talking about what they hope to accomplish in the new year — and weight loss is usually at the top of the list. It’s a common resolution, ...

Low-carb diets may help with weight loss by increasing fullness and controlling your blood sugar. Eating more protein might help you lose more weight than cutting carbohydrates. Whether a low-carb or ...