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So soft, so stretchy, so breathable? "Bamboo" is just an old fabric rebranded as something new and magical.

Learn how to make pretzel buns, nuggets, or stuffed and flavored versions of this iconic snack.

How to make soap using a cold press method, with 5 ingredients, including lye, olive oil and essential oils.

" A preservation project can also be about more than just the food"

A quick dunk in a room-temperature, vaguely alkaline solution does not a pretzel make.

Researchers describe novel method of breaking down PFAS safely and cheaply

Scientists found a new way to degrade PFAS, a class of "forever chemicals" that is nearly impossible to destroy.

Much like porn and erotica, it can be hard to delineate the differences between these corn-based foods.

Ancient Indigenous scientists transformed a labor-intensive and undigestible wild grass into one of the planet's most important food sources. Without their preparation methods, it's a source of deadly disease.

A lawsuit filed against L'Oreal and Chicago-based Namaste Laboratories cites federal study data of elevated cancer rates among women who used relaxers.

Harmful PFAS pollutants, which are everywhere from the air to our drinking water, don't degrade on their own. But now, there's a glimpse of solution.

There's no right or wrong answer: Just figuring out what's best for you.

Once there was a company called AffinityLifeStyles.com. It sold Alkaline Waters – and got into "hot" water. It's now bankrupt. Maybe that's why Gatorade stepped in to fill the market void – and empty your pocket?

When it comes to washing your veggies, marketers have a solution that's no better than water — but costs a whole lot more! Fruit and vegetable washes are cleaning your wallet faster than they're scrubbing your produce, and science says ... stick to water for the win.

We don't know dirt about soil

In order to smooth out those imperfections, cast-iron skillets must be properly seasoned. Try these tips to care for your cast-iron cookware easily.

PFAS, toxic pollutants found all over the world and known as "forever chemicals" may not be forever after all.

Evelia Coyotzi, who started out selling her homemade tamales on a street corner in North Corona, Queens, has opened a storefront restaurant nearby, offering tortas and tortillas in addition to the main draw, Hannah Goldfield writes.

World War I saw the availability of potash plummet, while its price doubled. The US found this critical component for multiple industries in Pacific kelp.

Did you ever take a swig of aspartame-sweetened diet soda and have it taste nasty? Sour, metallic, and vile, but not sweet. It's gone bad but it's not bad for you. Here's why.