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If you're anything like me, you're not a fan of bugs. I do LOVE the outdoors, though, which is why I needed to find plants that would naturally repel bugs. I wanted to create an amazing outdoor space where I could enjoy the fresh air without having to worry about being eaten alive or having […]

Whether intentional or not, the way mega-settlements in southeastern Europe from 6,000 years ago were laid out would have cut down on the spread of disease.

The rocky planet, roughly twice Earth's size, has offered astronomers a glimpse of one of Earth's possible futures — if it doesn't get engulfed by our expanding sun.

For decades, insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor insecticide spraying regimens have been important—and widely successful—treatments against mosquitoes that transmit malaria, a dangerous global disease. Yet for a time, these treatments also suppressed undesirable household insects like bed bugs, cockroaches and flies.

The disease that historically came to be known as the "Black Death" has been detected in a person in Colorado.

Health agencies reported new cases of "The Black Death," officially known as the bacterium Yersinia pestis in the United States. The plague is transmitted

A new paper suggests that plants may use slow seed years to prevent the spread of disease

Why do pets get allergies and when is their allergy season? Learn what pet allergy symptoms are and how to prevent them.

Scientists have long debated whether human body lice might have helped drive the rapid spread of the bacteria responsible for the deadly plague in the Middle Ages, known as the Black Death.

They're cute, they're fuzzy - and they may just help bring their entire species back from the brink of extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...

Here's what you can expect to pay for your dog's veterinary expenses with and without pet insurance.

Wild rodents can host a great diversity of zoonotic pathogens. Rodents that live close to humans increase the likelihood of the transfer of such pathogens. "Changes in the environment, such as urban greening, can increase the presence of rodents and result in a higher human disease risk in urban areas," states Marieke de Cock based on her research. She successfully defended her Ph.D. from Wageningen University &…

A new study reveals that handwashing in the weeks after spot-on flea and tick treatments is the largest source of pet pesticide pollution in rivers.

Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting the flesh-eating bacterium behind "Buruli ulcer" to humans, new research suggests.

Allegations that some Purina pet food has sickened cats and dogs are circulating on social media, but Purina says there are no issues with its products.

Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet's well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should familiarize themselves with common varieties of feline mange.

Appointing a guardian, establishing a pet trust and other ways to ensure your animals will be cared for if you're no longer around or able to do the job.

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The sound of fall brings crisp, crunching leaves. After yard cleanup and raking, it's time for family fun—time to jump in those big,...

From bats to hornbills, here are some animals that have historically been associated with death.

The Poison frontman said he was "honored" to adopt the husky who helped save the life of a kitten.