A deadly new oak-tree disease can be prevented by pruning them in the dormant season (if needed) instead of spring or summer.

A UC Berkeley-led citizen science project has discovered at least four outbreaks of a new, potentially more aggressive form ...

From now through the end of December is the time of year to inspect your trees for Sudden Oak Death. The mold pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death, phytophthora ramorum, is most active during wet ...

At the California Poison Control System in San Francisco, a call has just come in from a mother whose toddler accidentally ...

pet flea-and-tick treatments and algae killer for pools and fish tanks. Keep these substances in their original containers ...

Dementia treatment is more than just medication. It can include lifestyle changes, multimodal therapy, and environmental management, as well. Your dementia treatment plan will depend on underlying ...

Pleurisy, which is inflammation in the lining of your lungs (pleura) that causes pain when you breathe, doesn't always need treatment. But you should always see a doctor if you have chest pain ...

With the help of a new grant, a team of researchers at the University of Minnesota researchers are studying oak wilt, an invasive fungus that ... treating the tree with a fungicidal treatment, which ...

Our poison Pokémon weakness guide is here to supply the antidote to your toxic woes. Some Pokémon like to lay the smackdown, others have a tendency to shock you, and a few use poison to chip away at ...

There are different types of oak trees, and they don’t all follow the same schedule for acorn production. While trees may drop at least small amounts every one or two years, bigger crops are ...

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I told the relatives with whom I eat, a couple of very close friends, but otherwise, I say nothing. Mostly because there are a lot of people ...