A resurging flea-borne disease is on the rise in parts of Texas, and researchers are warning that domestic pets could be bringing it into homes. New research from the south of the state has drawn a ...

Becoming a meal for a hungry flea probably isn’t on your to-do list, but flea bites can and do happen to humans. But, many people have no idea what flea bites actually look like. Keep reading for ...

Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. L.A. County had its worst year on ...

Cases of flea-borne typhus have hit an “all-time high” in a California county, according to public health officials. A record 220 cases of the disease were identified in 2025 in Los Angeles County, ...

Los Angeles County is reporting a record number of flea-borne typhus cases in people. Public health officials are warning pet owners to take precautions for themselves and their four-legged family ...

Health officials are warning residents to take precautions, including keeping pets up to date on flea medication, after a record number of flea-borne typhus cases were reported in Los Angeles County ...

Health officials in Los Angeles County are urging residents to take precautions as the area has seen a surge in flea-borne typhus cases. The LA County Department of Public Health said in an April 2 ...

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often? It could be a sign of fleas - even when it's cold outside. Dr. Aly Cohen, a veterinarian at Cornell University's Riney Canine Health Center, urged pet ...