New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.

An elderly man was relaxing in his backyard when a cassowary found its way in and attacked, leaving him bleeding from the back of his thigh.

The Department of Health (DOH) advised the public against possible foodborne and heat-related illnesses this Holy Week as ...

The amendment eliminates the requirement that landowners or companies get state authorization before converting forested land ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers ...

Amira El-Fekki is a Newsweek reporter based in Dubai. Her focus is reporting on politics and society in the Middle East. She has in depth knowledge of Arab communities and has covered human rights ...

A warning has been issued by police regarding the dangers of open water swimming as temperatures are expected to hit 22C this week. It comes after Izaiah Smith, 15, died after getting “into ...

As winter transitions into spring, the days become longer, the sun shines brighter, and outdoor activities become more appealing. However, early spring brings a hidden danger that many people overlook ...

Screams rang out and sirens blared as emergency vehicles rushed onto Cabrillo High’s football field Wednesday — but it was only a simulation. Lisa André covers lifestyle and local news for ...

Queenslanders are being warned of an expected surge in mosquito-borne viruses after flooding rain, as the state records its second death this year from Japanese encephalitis. With towns like ...

While some sports offer social and developmental benefits, others fall into the category of dangerous sports, carrying inherent risks and potential harms. Sports is one of the activities that ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A statewide ban on all open burning was lifted in every county in North Carolina on Wednesday. The Burn Ban, issued by the N.C. Forest Service, went into effect on March 21 ...