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Pets
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

How to Get Rid of Ants Quickly - and 11 Things You Can Do to Keep Them from Coming Back

Ants are attracted to homes by moisture, food sources, and changes in weather, making infestations common in warmer months.
fromApartment Therapy
6 hours ago

It's Officially Gnat Season. Here's How to Get Rid of These Pesky Insects

Gnats, particularly fungus gnats, are skinny with long legs and thrive in moist environments, often hitching rides on overwatered plants or developing in sink drains.
Everyday cooking
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
Upper West Side
fromCurbed
2 days ago

No Visitors, No Packages, and Please Don't Do Laundry!

New Yorkers are preparing for a potential doorman and porter strike, leading to various contingency plans for building management and resident responsibilities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
#air-pollution
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds

Air pollution in the UK is causing earlier onset of long-term illnesses, with some conditions appearing over two years earlier than they would otherwise.
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Smoke reported at Macombs Dam Park near Yankee Stadium

A fire at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx produced heavy smoke but did not impact Yankee Stadium.
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Purrfect harmony: NYC Council bill complements NYS proposal to protect bodega cats in the Big Apple

Bodega Cat Bill aims to protect cats in NYC retail food stores and support small businesses.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
Pets
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

How to Get Rid of Centipedes in Your House Successfully (and Stop Them from Coming Back)

House centipedes are common pests in the Eastern US, harmless to humans, and beneficial as they prey on other household insects.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Invasive rodent plaguing California may have been deliberately released. Here's the theory

Nutria, a destructive rodent, likely reintroduced to California from Oregon, threatens agriculture and ecosystems after being eradicated for decades.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Upper West Side
fromCurbed
3 days ago

Are the City's New Trash Cans Breaking Already?

The Better Bin design improves sanitation but has increased breakage issues compared to the previous wire-mesh bins.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

As allergy season returns to NYC, here's how you can save yourself from pollen

Tree pollen is the main cause of seasonal allergies in New York during spring, with symptoms peaking in late March and early April.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

NHS figures show that there were 100 hospital admissions in 2025 linked to spider bites - up from 47 in 2015. Experts are blaming the trend on a sharp increase in the noble false widow spider, which has been described as 'the most dangerous spider breeding in Britain.'
Public health
Berlin food
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Understanding Bed Bugs: Causes, Signs, and Effective Treatment Options

Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on blood and can spread quickly, making detection and eradication challenging.
New York City
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.: Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself

Flea-borne typhus cases in L.A. County reached a record high, prompting public health warnings and preventive measures for pet owners.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police seize 11kg of rat and antelope meat that 'poses serious health risks' in southeast London raid

Police seized 11kg of illegal bushmeat in London, posing food safety risks, and arrested a man during the operation.
#food-safety
SF food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Recalled Garlic Sold In NY Could Cause Fatal Foodborne Illness: What To Know

New Yorkers are advised to avoid certain peeled garlic products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
SF food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Recalled Garlic Sold In NY Could Cause Fatal Foodborne Illness: What To Know

New Yorkers are advised to avoid certain peeled garlic products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

We Asked Experts How to Eliminate Dust From Every Surface in Your Home-This Is What They Said

Proper dusting involves cleaning from top to bottom and addressing air vents to effectively eliminate dust and improve home health.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn

Avoid all contact with water at Los Angeles County beaches due to potential bacteria from street runoff.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Dog owners warned over poison meat found in parks

Suspected poisoned meat found in west London parks has caused serious illness and death in animals.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Property owners asked to double fee they pay to fight mosquitoes

Santa Clara County property owners will vote on a new fee to fund mosquito control and pest management services.
Boston
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

Bronx woman worried about health after apartment overrun with rats

A Bronx woman struggles with a severe rat infestation in her apartment, impacting her health and living conditions.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Don't Get Sucked Into the War on Lice

Head lice are not a serious medical issue but cause significant psychological distress for those affected.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Strychnine temporarily approved for controlling Richardson ground squirrels in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Emergency use of strychnine for controlling Richardson ground squirrels has been approved in Alberta and Saskatchewan until November 2027.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

Enforcement of composting fines in New York City has decreased, leading to a significant drop in compost collection since 2025.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Mice in November, Mice and Roaches in March: Boucherie West Village's Health Inspection Story Behind the A Grade

Boucherie West Village has health inspection issues despite a high rating and frequent bookings.
Pets
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

Nishath Jannath was crossing the street at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside around 11:55 p.m. when she was hit by the driver as they turned into the crosswalk.
NYC parents
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
NYC food
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn's Dough Doughnuts Has a Mouse Problem - And That's Just the Start of It

Dough Doughnuts on Vanderbilt Avenue received eight health violations including evidence of mice, contaminated food, improper pesticide handling, and poor sanitation conditions.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself

Allergy seasons are worsening due to climate change, but treatments have improved, helping many manage symptoms effectively.
#pest-control
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Could flies sniff out contraband chemicals?

Mutant insects could potentially detect narcotics and explosives, while ash seeds employ a screw propeller mechanism for dispersal.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

What California can learn from Hawaii on rat lungworm disease

Hawaii is the hot spot for rat lungworm disease in the U.S., with more than 80 cases that were laboratory-confirmed from 2016 to 2026. Still, it's considered a highly underdiagnosed disease. The largest number of rat lungworm cases occur on the island of Hawaii.
Coronavirus
#public-health-policy
Public health
fromNebraska Examiner
1 month ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Public health
fromMichigan Advance
1 month ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Michigan Advance

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Public health
fromNebraska Examiner
1 month ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Public health
fromMichigan Advance
1 month ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Michigan Advance

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rat warning as UK homes see huge increase in rodent activity

UK rat infestations surged 10% year-on-year, driven by record heat in 2025 and heavy rainfall displacing rodents from flooded burrows seeking shelter indoors.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC's 'trash revolution' gets new general as Mamdani names his sanitation chief

As commissioner, Gregory will carry forward the transformative projects he helped build, from waste containerization and curbside composting to commercial waste reform... I look forward to working with Gregory to keep pushing forward to build a cleaner, healthier and more just city for all New Yorkers.
New York City
Cars
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Motorists warned against rat infestations which could cause thousands - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rats and mice increasingly infest parked cars and garages in winter, chewing wiring and interiors; sealing entry points, removing food/trash, and using repellents prevents damage.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

In Defense of Rats

How did hundreds of women find themselves on operating tables in surgery centers and strip malls several states away from where they live? A forty-million-dollar scam that hinged on product-liability lawsuits. Casey Cep reports "
NYC LGBT
Pets
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Rabid coyote attacks 3 people, 6 dogs in Eastchester and Bronxville area

A rabid coyote in Westchester County attacked three people and six dogs, prompting immediate medical attention recommendations and rabies awareness alerts.
Miscellaneous
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Six hospitalized after elevated carbon monoxide levels in Brooklyn

Six people in Brooklyn suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from a leak in row homes; two have serious injuries while four have minor injuries, with all expected to recover.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

They told police their roommate was poisoning them. Here's what the video showed

The biggest symptoms we had were stomach problems. It's like eating really spicy food and you get intense burning. Yates was hospitalized multiple times and underwent CAT scans and MRIs, her husband said. Hopper himself recently sought emergency care, thinking he was having a heart attack.
US news
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Integrated Pest Management Means for Small Firms

Integrated Pest Management replaces routine chemical treatments with prevention, monitoring, and targeted actions to improve operations, budgets, and compliance for small firms.
Canada news
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

'A single bedbug' found at government building in Ottawa after four-day in-office order

A single bedbug was found Feb. 10 in the Willet Building housing federal employees; the area was treated and follow-up inspections are scheduled.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The tech worker cleaning condoms and old socks off the Brooklyn Bridge: People have no shame'

I can't do anything about some of these big problems that the world and the city are facing. But I can do one modicum of something nice. So she started cleaning up. Ellen Baum's trash-collecting crusade gained the attention of local media and concerned New Yorkers who have joined the effort to clean up a bridge she considers her back yard.
Brooklyn
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Food Safety Changes You Can Expect In 2026 - Tasting Table

The FDA plans significant food safety reforms in 2026, including stricter regulations on artificial colors, additives, and chemicals to align U.S. standards more closely with international practices.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A rat race to the rescue: MSPCA-Angell seeks homes after 163 rodents surrendered

MSPCA-Angell received 163 rats from a single surrender in Essex County, the largest in at least five years, with 53 available for adoption at their facilities.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If it's cold, they stop mating': New York City rat population may be on the decline

New York City's severe winter may temporarily reduce the rat population by disrupting mating cycles, as cold temperatures cause rats to cease reproduction to protect vulnerable offspring.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Is the Rat War Over?

Rats were leaving Manhattan, hurrying across the bridges in single-file lines. Some went to Westchester, some to Brooklyn. It was the pandemic, and the rats, which had been living off the nourishing trash of New York's densest borough for generations, were as panicked about the closure of restaurants as we were. People were eating three meals a day at home, and the rats were hungry.
Public health
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Looking for a small pet? Consider a domestic rat

Domesticated rats are clean, intelligent, social, affectionate pets that thrive with enrichment and companionship but have short lifespans of two to three years.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Small animals, big pain: Why the NYC Council proposed a ban on glue traps

A proposed New York City law would ban the sale of glue traps because they cause severe animal suffering and can increase human disease risk.
#dog-waste
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Chance to Learn What Urban Fire Does to the Body

Los Angeles urban wildfires prompted rapid, extensive scientific monitoring and long-term health studies to assess environmental contamination and mental and physical impacts after urban destruction.
Public health
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Stay indoors alert for thousands of Americans as toxins fill the air

Dangerous PM2.5 pollution trapped by fog and high pressure is causing unhealthy air across Detroit; residents should stay indoors and limit outdoor activity.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Leptospirosis outbreak in Berkeley: What's the risk to people and pets?

Veterinarians found leptospirosis in two dogs within the encampment around Eighth and Harrison streets, both in November, one of which died, and later detected the illness in rats for the first time in five years in Alameda County. As of the Jan. 12 announcement there were no known human cases. City officials did not respond to Berkeleyside's inquiries, sent Thursday, as
Public health
Public health
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Could Your Home Have Lead Paint? This Map Aims to Help NYC Tenants Gauge Risk

Buildings built before 1960 in New York City are presumed to contain lead paint, and testing plus a lookup tool help identify potential lead hazards.
Public health
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The US Is In For Another Bad Year of Measles Cases

Measles surged in 2025 with 2,242 cases, driven by large West Texas and South Carolina outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

How safe is America from polio?

After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Public health
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases

Tuberculosis cases and containment costs are rising nationwide, with Johnson County, Iowa experiencing a tripling of latent infections and costs surging from $17,000 to $65,000 annually, while state funding for contact tracing has been withdrawn.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How we're fighting a leading cause of death for New Yorkers | amNewYork

By creating one of the nation's first state health departments, lawmakers and elected officials in 1901 were taking a leadership role in public health that continues to this day. Take the issue of heart health: Just last month, Governor Hochul unveiled a budget proposal that makes major investments in our fight against cardiovascular disease. Healthy hearts start with healthy diets, which is why Governor Hochul included over $100 million for nutrition programs, food banks and food pantries in the Executive Budget.
Public health
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