As a new week begins, several Massachusetts beaches are closed off to the public, mostly due to bacteria levels.

Those looking to take a trip to the beach over the weekend may want to check to make sure it’s open.

Swimmer's itch reported in Freedom Park ponds in Star.Swimmer's itch is caused by "the penetration of the larval stage of ...

With the recent heatwave followed by heavy rain, the 'hidden' danger is making a strong comeback in lakes and ponds ...

The dogged search for a bird that many people figured had gone extinct included torrential rains, washed-out bridges, swine ...

We’re not exactly known for heatwaves in Britain, but in recent years, sizzling summer spells have become more common, and […] ...

Hepatitis A vaccines offer strong immunogenicity, promote long-term immunity, and are affordable, easy to administer, and ...

Coming to our aid is a common fish that's become one of nature's largest lines of defense against mosquito-borne illnesses, an environmentally-safer and cheaper alternative to chemical spraying. So ...

Symptoms usually appear within minutes to a few hours and may consist of vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drooling, rapid ...

Many dogs like to jump in a pond or lake to cool down in the summer but experts have warned it comes with a big risk.

Blue-green algae, even in small quantities, can release toxins that affect a dog's liver and nervous system when ingested. Dogs may come into contact with these toxins by drinking contaminated water, ...

It adds: "If there is any chance that your dog has been in contact with blue-green algae and begins to appear unwell, you ...