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We review the main diseases that can be transmitted from feral swine to humans, domestic animals, and livestock.

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The human body may seem like a single, self-contained system, but it actually hosts trillions of microscopic organisms. These ...

Is your pet intentionally bred? Few pet insurance companies cover the cost of breeding and related conditions.

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A teacher said she is "facing a death sentence" after battling a form of cancer known as the silent killer. Emma Durkin was ...

A lump in the groin often means swollen lymph nodes from an infection; these lumps usually go away on their own. See a doctor if the lump in your groin gets bigger, is red, or becomes increasingly ...

A lump inside the mouth can be alarming because it is easy to imagine the worst. In many cases, mouth bumps turn out to be harmless. They may come from irritation, a blocked salivary gland, swollen ...

Nematodes are nearly impossible to see with the naked eye, but their impact on soybean yields is about to come into clear focus. Thanks to a new digital tool from Syngenta called ...