On a spit of sand 12 miles north of Santa Cruz, a small, emaciated sea lion lay on its side. The only sign of life was the deep press of its flippers against its belly, relaxing fo ...

The outbreak, which has been particularly concentrated in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, comes as federal funding for sea ...

Up to 162 cases of leptospirosis with 15 fatalities were recorded in Negros Occidental as of Sept. 20, according to the ...

A recent investigation into child deaths linked to cough syrup consumption has revealed that one case tested positive for Leptospirosis, highlighting the need for awareness about this bacterial ...

Susanne Rust is an award-winning investigative reporter specializing in environmental issues. She is based in the Bay Area.

Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job of fighting off infections; but sometimes their immune systems are overwhelmed, and ...

Rats can be a major problem in gardens, especially if you are feeding birds. Here are the steps you can take to keep them ...

In a new study, Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers unveiled a novel diagnostic method for detecting leptospiral ...

Shahid Iqbal, who runs the London-based RapidKill Pest Control, told the Express that hot weather makes rats "more confident" in moving around. Before, they were more likely to get trapped in their ...

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that could allow American companies to partially own TikTok, addressing national security concerns. President Trump is expected to sign an ...

The Braves have reunited with old friend Charlie Morton. They signed him to a major league deal today. He had been designated for assignment by the Tigers but evidently cleared waivers and became a ...