Imagine that plants could tell us exactly when they're stressed, infected, or being eaten by insects, by lighting up. A new ...

Baby rattlesnake bites are less dangerous than bites from adult rattlesnakes, according to a new study from Loma Linda ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar as more than just glue; it could have helped them ward off infection and even insect bites. People from several modern Indigenous cultures, in ...

WRGB- A snowy winter in the Capital Region could set the stage for more ticks and other insects this spring, as deep snow can ...

From mosquitoes to fire ants and kissing bugs, some of Florida’s most common insects can carry disease or venom that makes a ...

The mosquito of greatest concern is widespread in Australia and closely associated with suburban areas. Commonly known as the Australian backyard mosquito, Aedes notoscriptus is a nuisance-biting pest ...

Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught right ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel warning for Americans headed to the Seychelles over an outbreak of chikungunya diseasre virus. The CDC’s Level 2 travel ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

I have three cats, and one of our favorite games is Belly Blitz. This is where I flip them onto their backs and vigorously rub their bellies, getting them all riled up. They, in turn, attack my hands ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Comedian Luenell was hospitalized for a week after developing a serious infection from no-see-um bites she received while sitting on her porch during Halloween. The performer, who ...

Bug bites and stings can be irritating. In most cases, symptoms begin to disappear by the next day and don't need medical care. But kids who are allergic to bug bites or stings might get ...