Most of Canada and parts of the United States has been gripped in a cold snap that has seen temperatures dip below -40ºC in some places. While we may have little enjoyment from this forecast, in terms of germs and pests, this may actually be good news.

TORONTO - New West Nile virus counts for Ontario show the province has already had the worst year for the illness since 2002.The weekly report from Pu...

TORONTO - Ontario remains the hot zone for West Nile virus activity in Canada this summer, with a case count that climbed 41 per cent over the past we...

Hollywood is not the only place with an increasing their number of sequels. While returning health villains, like West Nile Virus and "Swine Flu 2" continue to represent only a minority of worldwide infections, the future is looking rather glum. There are certain to be more germs that will re-emerge and send us all into a frenzy worthy of a blockbuster's opening day weekend.

TORONTO - West Nile virus activity is surging in southern Ontario and the province may be on track to equal its worst year ever in terms of total case...