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A bite or sting from an insect can be a concern, especially if you're not sure what's caused it or it leads to unexpected or worrying symptoms. Our guide matches photos of stings to the different ...
After a long winter, Michiganders are ready to spend time outdoors each summer, but there are plenty of things to watch out ...
With the prospect of a warm summer ahead, Mount Allison University biologist Vett Lloyd warns New Brunswickers to protect ...
A Maryland dermatologist shares tips for treating small cuts and scrapes, and pesky bug bites during the summer.
The warmth of summer also brings swarms of mosquitoes. The pesky bugs can cause discomfort and potentially carry serious illness. Here are ways to protect your little ones from mosquito bites.
Unlike rabies, which causes roughly 59,000 human deaths annually, predominantly in Africa and Asia, human infection with bat ...
The conditions are perfect for fleas to thrive. But be careful about which treatments you use; experts warn there are some ...
When the weather is warm and wet, various types of mosquitoes come out to breed. Take these steps to protect yourself.
With temperatures soaring over the past few weeks, many of us have been spending more time outdoors, making the most of the warm weather. But while barbecues and picnics are summer highlights, all ...
A warning has been issued to pet owners about a worrying trend which could make animals "seriously ill". Here's how you can ...
Untreated fleas can be worrying for our pets and cause havoc in the home, but it is important that you research which ...
Even if a mosquito bites a person with HIV, then bites someone else, they can’t transmit HIV to the second person. This is because of the mosquito’s biology, and the biology of HIV itself.