In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...

which can be "transmitted through bites, scratches, or even indirect contact." "Bacterial infections like salmonella or Campylobacter may be present in a dog's fur, mouth, or fecal residues." ...

There are many reasons why your dog could be shaking its head, from ear infections to insect bites. While you may feel ...

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...

"Kindness is important and I love animals, but so is health. Always prioritize hygiene and safety when interacting with stray animals," an expert told Newsweek.

An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

Scientists have progressed from merely provoking an anti-cancer immune response to designing it ...

You cannot get Lyme disease if you come into contact with someone’s sneeze, cough, or blood. Learn when it is contagious and ...

Sure, the weather sucks 6 months out of every year, but it's a small price to pay for the overall benefit of living in such a ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".