Tests on dead Cape fur seals in South Africa have shown some had rabies. Scientists say they believe it's the first evidence ...

The only other known case of rabies in a sea mammal was in a ringed seal in Norway's Svalbard islands in the early 1980s.

As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds ...

Abbott announced the findings of a new survey; among leading infectious disease experts around the world on the state of ...

Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these sap-sucking ...

Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend ...

Diseases such as West Nile virus and dengue are becoming increasingly common as the insects that spread them move north.

While zebras may resemble horses and other members of the Equidae family, their stripes truly set them apart. These ...

As you already know, candy is often associated with sweet, pleasurable treats that bring joy and satisfaction. But not all ...

More than 2 billion people worldwide regularly eat insects. For many, bugs are a common part of their diet and even ...

More than 2 billion people regularly eat insects—on purpose. They're a great source of protein for communities around the ...

There are many thoughts and feelings which arise as summer ends and a new term begins, one of which is nearly always: here come the back-to-school germs. “When you drop your kids off at school ...