A new research study shows that rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy.

Rural Minnesota counties are seeing population growth post-pandemic, while Hennepin and Ramsey counties lost more than 87,000 ...

The Degree of Urbanisation manual, developed by six international organizations, standardizes the classification of cities, ...

People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

As some Colorado ranchers appeal to President Donald Trump for help stopping wolf reintroduction, another group hopes to send the matter back to the voters.

Libraries have always been considered as information hubs. Its role in providing equitable information are essentials in both rural and urban areas, however, their importance in rural areas is more ...

A study from Tel Aviv University, the first of its kind on mammals, has found that bats living in urban environments give ...