Though some researchers believe it should be labeled endemic in the United States, most Americans don’t need to worry about ...

Chagas disease, a parasitic illness spread by “kissing bugs”, is becoming more prevalent in the US, with human cases ...

Having an itchy bug bite can drive you nuts and make you willing to do anything to resolve it. Thankfully, there are several bug bite treatments to soothe the scratching. While most of these ...

So, how exactly does the Bug Bite Thing work? Well, unlike other bug bite solutions, this is meant to be used post-bite. Using suction to remove venom, saliva or stingers left behind by pests, it ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A warning before our temperatures take a plunge: there's a type of beetle invading Central Texas that could impact you and your pet. They're called Asian Lady Bugs. They were imported into the U.S.

It can be jarring to discover you have a new bug bite, let alone several bug bites. And if it doesn’t look like you’re dealing with mosquito bites, it’s fair to wonder if you could have bed bug or ...

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...

Growing up, whenever I had mosquito bites, they quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bite on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater ...