The active ingredients in these popular type 2 diabetes treatments are being used to treat a wide range of health conditions. Here's what sets them apart.

More than a trillion cicadas are about to surface in parts of the southeast and midwestern United States, but experts say they don't pose a threat to humans. Here’s why their emergence is likely unavoidable - and how to best prepare for it.

This month we'll take a tour of the Cascade Range volcanoes, all located along the western edge of North America. Some will be very familiar but others are hidden gems (and dangers) of the Pacific Northwest.

Humans and animals have formed bonds with one another for thousands of years. Learn more about why we have exotic pets and how to best care for them.

Cleanliness is next to godliness for many animals, no matter their size. Find out more about some of the animals that, despite their reputations, clean up after themselves.

While genetic evidence has created some strong ties, many questions remain in the Tut genealogy.