Simmering urban temperatures are bad for humans. It's another story for rats, according to new research -- especially in ...

Scientists have some good news for rats and some bad news for city dwellers. Rat populations are rising in cities including Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, reports a study released Friday ...

“Never ever use poison on a rat,” he said, pulling a terrifyingly large trap out of a case. “They crawl into the walls, then they die, then they start to rot. It’s a mess.” I thought ...

Two NYPD detectives allege in a bombshell lawsuit filed Saturday that they have become modern-day Serpicos, investigating police corruption at the highest levels only to be retaliated against by ...

(photo credit: NATURE AND PARKS AUTHORITY) A suspected poisoning incident has led to the deaths of 335 birds, including Greater Spotted Eagles, Black Kites, Spur-Winged Lapwings, and Hooded ...

Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists who tragically died following a mass methanol poisoning at a hostel bar in Vang Vieng, Laos, last November. Speaking to 60 Minutes, a popular Australian ...

A British backpacker who survived the methanol poisoning at a hotel in Laos which claimed the lives of several people has spoken of her horror experience. Bethany Clarke, from Orpington ...

Rat populations are growing in cities around the world because of climate change. A new study explains why this is happening ...

This is thanks to Aspartame - a protein sweetner that is made up of amino acids - the building blocks for protein found naturally in meat and some vegetables. Its intense sweetness means only tiny ...

With the onset of cold weather, cinnamon-scented candles are becoming increasingly popular. This calming scent is also strong enough to deter rats from entering your home or garden. The strong, spicy ...

Rats are usually unwelcome visitors in our gardens – they are generally considered vermin and can spread potentially serious diseases, including Leptospirosis, which can lead to Weil’s disease. They ...