It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Bugs are surprisingly good at biting before you realize what’s happening. But by the time you feel that signature pinch or sting, they’ve often moved on. That can make it tough to know what kind of ...

Growing up, mosquito bites quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bump on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater part of a week. Cold ...

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

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

Finally, finally it feels like summer might have arrived! And whether you're doing a staycation or jetting further afield, taking a holiday is fabulous for many reasons (plenty of time to read the ...

Bugs. The ecosystem can't survive without them, but they sure do know how to ruin a good time. Roasting (and eating lots of) s'mores is less fun when bugs are biting you, but summer fun after sundown ...

Bedbugs are "widespread" in Paris, according to the city's deputy mayor. Bedbug bites can show up as red raised, slightly swollen areas on the skin. Always check for bedbugs on unfamiliar beds, and ...

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

When summer arrives, so do the insects. The buzzing of mosquitoes, the stinging of wasps, and the occasional bite from a pesky bug can quickly turn a pleasant outdoor day into a nightmare. If you ...

There are endless reasons to love the outdoorsrunning in the fresh air, campfires, star gazing, hiking, chasing your pup, the list goes on. Sadly, enjoying the wilderness also means you turn yourself ...