Q: Why does my pet lick me — and is it safe to let them do it? A: Dogs and cats may lick humans to show empathy or affection ...

Following the heart-wrenching death of a dog owner in the eZimbokodweni area, the eThekwini Municipality has intensified its rabies awareness and vaccination initiatives. The man tragically lost his ...

IRISH tourists heading to Spain have been warned over a “almost always fatal” virus with six signs to look out for. Spanish health authorities confirmed that a person contracted the ...

Think your diet is clean? These common items could be quietly triggering inflammation—see the worst of the worst.

Rabies is a devastating and societally important zoonotic disease caused by lyssavirus, which is transmitted principally to humans through the bite of infected dogs. This acute, progressive viral ...

Ticks are eight-legged insects the size of an apple seed that hang out on low-growing plants, waiting to bite a mammal passing by. Besides being annoying, the bloodsuckers are dangerous: They can ...

Regular professional cleanings and checkups can catch gum problems before they lead to tooth loss or other health effects.