Mistletoe, the same plant you kiss under at holiday time, may be an effective aid against certain types of cancer. A semi-parasitic plant, mistletoe grows on a variety of common trees including apple, ...

Mistletoe is more than a festive decoration that helps with holiday matchmaking; it has a rich history and distinctive growing habits. Known for its evergreen leaves and white berries, this stunning ...

This time of year you hear a lot about mistletoe. But did you know it’s right here among us – and what all the fuss is about? A few weeks ago as I was driving to work, I caught a glimpse of mistletoe ...

It's long been known as a romantic symbol of Christmas, but the reality is that mistletoe has a darker side to it. For one, it can be poisonous for humans. And what's more, if you find that it's ...

Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it. With white, red, or pink berries, and its romantic associations, ...

(CBS News) Think mistletoe is all about holiday romance? Think again. The festive plant -- which also goes by the name devil's fuge -- holds some sinister secrets. 1. Mistletoe is a parasite Mistletoe ...

During the holidays, mistletoe is famous for helping couples sneak a smooch under a strategically hung sprig. But long before Christ was born, Druids, Greeks and other ancients knew the plant as a ...