Mosquito bites can cause significant discomfort and itching in children, sometimes leading to an exaggerated allergic ...

Chigger bites can resemble other insect bites but tend to itch more intensely. Here’s more about how they look, what to do if ...

You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the best treatment. Insect repellents, such ...

Turmeric, a spice with a long history of use in traditional medicine, is now being explored for its potential benefits in ...

The Ohio Department of Health has documented 50 cases of LaCrosse/California encephalitis (LACV) virus within the state ...

As rates of tick-borne illness continue to rise, a group of researchers and health care workers developed a guide for ...

Chikungunya (CHIKV) spreads to humans through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. A person becomes ...

Components in mosquito saliva enhance the infectivity of viruses, including dengue, Zika fever and Japanese encephalitis, that the insects transmit to humans, a study has found.

In an October 28 filed lawsuit, Catherine Shockley and William Maycock claimed their stateroom aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ...

After 4-year-old Nathan Acosta was diagnosed with leukemia, his family said the community has stepped up in a big way.

Moisturize your skin, as airplanes and different climates can make your skin drier. Apply moisturizer when your skin is still damp after bathing, and whenever it feels dry. If you have dry skin, apply ...