A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County.

A parasitic worm capable of infecting the human brain has established local transmission in California for the first time, ...

A brain‑invading parasite better known as rat lungworm has quietly surfaced in San Diego County, turning up in wild animals ...

Rat lungworm, a parasite that can infect certain animals and humans and prove fatal, was found in wild opossums, rats and a wallaby at the San Diego Zoo, according to a new study published by the U.S.

Brain-eating worms known as "rat lungworm" have been found west of Texas first time on record. Here's what to know/ (CDC) ...

The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

A viral video that surfaced yesterday shows a rat scurrying beneath the beer taps at The Urban Tap's South Side location while bartenders poured drinks and customers sat just feet away. The clip ...

The MSPCA-Angell is seeking homes for dozens of rats following the surrender of 163 of the animals from a single property in ...