Chlorothalonil, one of the world's most common fungicides used pervasively on food crops and golf courses, was lethal to a wide variety of freshwater organisms in a new study.

The universal coverage campaign for bed nets succeeded in dramatically extending access to these life-saving products, though recent gains may be in jeopardy unless rapid action is taken.

Funding cuts for malaria control are the single most common reason for the resurgence of the deadly disease.

New research findings highlight how deposits of animal droppings are scientifically important for determining the impact of environmental change on threatened species.

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S.