Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this ...

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Coconino County Health and Human Services recently received a report of a prairie dog die-off on private land northeast of ...

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While the company of a pet can bring joy and uninhibited love, they can also carry health risks upon close contact. Here are 7 common diseases you can catch from pets and ways to protect yourself.

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There’s nothing fancy about tick hunting. When University of Pittsburgh professor Danielle Tufts and her team of public health students go out, they bring just a few things: A white jumpsuit, a pair ...

Indoor allergens include things like dust mites, cockroaches and pet dander (like cats and dogs). People can experience allergy ... you can also become allergic to mammalian meat after experiencing a ...

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning.

Most people experience mild discomfort and itchiness when bitten by a mosquito, but if you have an extreme reaction, you may ...

A tick bite can look like a red, swollen area on your skin. There may also be a bull's eye around the bite. Sometimes, the tick will still be attached to you.

Below, I’ve rounded up a list of my travel must-haves, all of which make life easier, comfier and infinitely smoother while ...