New research suggests that a meat-heavy diet may help ward off dementia, but don’t go switching to the carnivore diet just ...

Zoonotic diseases originate in animals but can become highly dangerous when transmitted to humans. Pathogens such as rabies ...

Humans are actually limited in how much protein they can metabolize for energy, meaning early humans really needed a more well-rounded diet to survive.

Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. die waiting for donated organs. A new book shares how organs from other species could change that.

Controlling invasive species is critical for protecting native ecosystems. When nonnative animals dominate landscapes, they can outcompete native wildlife for food and habitat, destabilizing entire ...

The mosquito of greatest concern is widespread in Australia and closely associated with suburban areas. Commonly known as the Australian backyard mosquito, Aedes notoscriptus is a nuisance-biting pest ...

A tooth fragment found in the skull of a fossilized dinosaur sheds light on the Tyrannosaurus rex’s feeding habits.

A PETA truck blaring recorded sounds of pigs traveled to a Springfield restaurant as part of an ongoing campaign urging restaurants to add vegan options to their menus.