Unlike a simple sting or puncture, the tearing action of a horsefly bite increases the risk of infection. The pain is ...

Mosquitoes that transmit La Crosse virus disease live in wooded areas in the U.S., mainly in the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic ...

Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, and fire ant are the insect stings that most often trigger allergic reactions. But most people aren't allergic to insect stings and may mistake a normal sting ...

A WOMAN woke up with a swollen eye on her wedding day after having an allergic reaction to an insect bite. Toni McShane, 34, ...

Today, as we mark World Malaria Day, we're highlighting innovative approaches that can drive progress toward eliminating this ...

That itchy bump you get after a mosquito bites you is usually nothing to worry about. It's just your body reacting to the bug's spit. But mosquitoes can also carry diseases. So, how do you know if ...

The CDC emphasizes the importance of protection against mosquito bites, especially for those planning to travel to affected ...

If you notice your bite reactions worsening, consult a doctor. This ingenious window screen repair tape lets you easily cover up holes in your mosquito screens so bugs can't sneak in through gaps ...

Mayo Clinic says that to reduce malaria infections, world health programs distribute preventive drugs and insecticide-treated bed nets to protect people from mosquito bites. "The World Health ...