Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in the northeastern US, with many ticks carrying more than one pathogen. So reports a recent analysis published in Ecosphere by researchers at Cary Institute of ...

Declawing cats is legal in Florida, though Volusia County has banned the practice for non-medical reasons. Animal welfare groups consider declawing cruel and note it can lead to chronic pain and ...

Cats and dogs are exposed to a variety of parasites and diseases when they spend time outdoors. Pets encounter many risks ...

A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession. By David A. Fahrenthold Azeen ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...