"You might have a genetic predisposition that is only set off by a change of environment or lifestyle or have no genetic predisposition but find yourself in an adverse environment," says immunologist Dr Donald Palmer of the Royal Veterinary College …

The leisurely summer is deeply embedded in communal memory, an artifact of the relatively affluent Western lifestyle. It occupies so central a place in American popular culture that it would be difficult to abolish. But it's time to do so. The long …

In 2010, Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega warned of the possibility of “currency wars”, as countries sought to devalue their exchange rates to gain competitive advantage. Brazil's economy may currently be less in favor internationally, but that …

NPR reports on farmer and philanthropist Howard Buffett's work to improve agricultural techniques in hopes of boosting food production and alleviating hunger. Mr. Buffett—the son of billionaire investor and donor Warren Buffett, who has provided about …

Staten Island JCC combines barbecue fun with philanthropy at the annual Golf & Tennis Classic (photos). Loading Photo Gallery. Print · Carol Ann Benanti/Staten Island Advance By Carol Ann Benanti/Staten Island Advance Staten Island Advance on July 25 …

As a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, I have the opportunity to meet many generous people. People caring enough to share part of their wealth or time to support causes they believe in and do their part to help make the world a better place. Today, I …

GVSUPHILANTHROPY072613.jpg Beverly Franks Grant. ALLENDALE, MI – Beverly Grant has been hired as associate director of Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Grant, who previously worked as program officer for the DeVos …

Watsi, the health-care “crowdfunding” Web site that became the first nonprofit group to take part in an elite Silicon Valley program for start-up businesses, has secured $1.2-million in funding from tech-sector backers, VentureBeat and All Things D report.

For a long time it has been a rather one-sided exchange, but could European consumers finally be starting to embrace Chinese luxury? “There's a growing audience for Chinese brands – it's more lifestyle and homeware products at the moment, but that …