Cases of tularemia, also known as "rabbit fever," are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Caused by the bacteria Francisella ...

Animals, as cute as some of them may be, can be a source of illness for humans. These so-called zoonotic diseases can originate from bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. In fact, most infectious ...

NAIROBI: Growing up in rural areas gave us opportunity to practise farming at an early age. As boys, keeping rabbits was one of our favourite hobbies. One rabbit could be bought at between Sh10 to ...

We might be passing our illnesses to our pets more than we think, scientists have found. Pets that have close contact with their owners, including sharing a bed, snuggling and eating in the same areas ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Nearly 2,500 cases of tularemia were reported in the U.S ...

Diseases started jumping from animals to humans at least 6,500 years ago, researchers found in a new study of ancient DNA. After analyzing ancient DNA from 1,313 prehistoric humans from Europe and ...

Animals are an important part of our lives. They provide us with companionship, help us with work, and even offer us food. However, some animals can carry diseases known as zoonotic diseases, which ...