California researchers think dogs can help predict the spread of Valley fever, which has surged in recent years.

Struggling to soldier on through the winter season of stuffy noses and relentless sore throats? Here are the common cold ...

One of the most common diseases ticks can transfer is Lyme disease, Hayes said. The black-legged tick is the primary vector ...

According to the CDC, bats are the most commonly reported animals to have rabies and most people who die of rabies in the U.S ...

Rabies, a fatal virus if left untreated, is transmitted through saliva and neural tissue, primarily through bites from infected animals. Common rabies carriers include raccoons, bats, skunks, and ...

Scientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked ...

Thanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before — bringing the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.

A recent report found that three California beaches — including a popular tourist destination in the Bay Area — had some of ...

Fabian Schmidt, who is originally from Germany, made it clear that he’s proud to be in America, but said he’s still reeling ...

The deaths of two people and illness of one from a possible fatal and rare brain disease clustering in Oregon have public ...

Three million people have their electricity shut off every year in the U.S. because they cannot afford to pay the monthly utility bills. With summer coming soon, others with limited resources will ...

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