This lovely Rat Terrier was rescued from a backyard breeder back in 2009, when he was only nine years old. Now 25, his record-breaking age has everyone stunned.

Our Pet of the Week is a six-year-old Rat/Jack Russell Terrier mix named Sawyer. Man struck by gunshot at McGowan Bridge, deputies searching for suspects He came to the Mobile SPCA as a stray. He has ...

Millions of invasive, marsh-destroying nutria have invaded the wetlands of Louisiana. These hunters are picking them off, one by one.

The resilient rat terrier is using his hard-earned golden years to get support for senior pets who have spent their lives in shelters Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

"Laissez les bons temps rouler," or "Let the good times roll." Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is almost here, so prepare to revel in vibrant colors, merriment, parades, King Cakes and tons of beads.

Public: Fat Brands Inc. Chair Andrew Wiederhorn, center, and Joe Hummel (in scarf), chief executive of Twin Hospitality Group, stand outside the Nasdaq on the first day that Twin Hospitality shares ...

FAT Brands, the owner of restaurant concepts including Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, has filed for bankruptcy amid creditor litigation and a ballooning pile of debt. Beverly Hills, Calif.-based FAT ...

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology.

A plush Pikachu and the original Pikachu card. © The Pokémon Company / Tomy / Kotaku The very first design for Pokémon mascot Pikachu was a delightfully chubby ...

When we think about fat, we most often think about white fat cells, which store excess calories like so many batteries, providing insulation and cushioning for our muscles, bones and organs. But not ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found an interesting link between beige fat and high blood pressure. Michela Ravasio/Stocksy There are several causes for high blood pressure, including obesity.

Once it was considered to be more or less a passive energy-storing device that could double as a cushion. But increasingly, fat is conceptualized as an endocrine organ as much as a tissue type. Now, ...