In the letter addressed to the Dictionary’s editor, authors cited the harmful connotations of the present entry for rat ...

Hantaviruses are spread by rodents and can cause deadly respiratory and kidney illnesses in humans. It recently killed Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, in a widely covered case.

Rats have long been notorious for spreading disease, but a new study reveals just how much human-altered landscapes can ...

NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, according to staff. Staff also reported sewage leaks, defective lighting, broken toilets and crumbling ...

Hollywood actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa’s recent death brought the rare respiratory disease, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, to the attention of the public.