In the popular imagination, the 1940s were dominated by sacrifice at home and violence abroad as World War II raged on. But ...

The federal government began rationing sliced bread on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943 — marketing the darkest days of World War II on the home front. Restrictions continued after the war.

A World War II ration book belonging to Charles Stowell of the Belmont Gardens neighborhood of Chicago was found at an antique shop on Feb. 2, 1982. Show Caption Chicago Tribune historical photo ...

Limiting sugar during the first 1,000 days after conception—the period including pregnancy and the two years after birth—may reduce a child’s risk of diabetes and hypertension in adulthood.

Rationing became part of daily life because of a shortage of some foods, such as eggs and sugar. Travel back to the war years with our tasty tea-time treats: recipes below. Get hands-on ...

Climate change could be tackled with the help of a World War II-style rationing of petrol, meat and the energy people use in their homes, UK scientists say.. They claim that this would help ...

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research. Skip to main content. Your source for the latest research news.

Marietta residents Trisha Miller, left, and Sara Bir make French toast during a presentation on rationing during World War II at the All Ages History Camp Saturday at the Castle in Marietta.

They analyzed the health records of roughly 60,000 adults born between October 1951 and March 1956—some who were conceived during rationing, and some who were conceived after rationing ended.