Mosquitoes are highly visual hunters when it comes to finding a human to bite. This means movement and dark clothing colors like black, navy and red can stand out to a mosquito. Research has shown ...

Of course, the best way to stop mosquito bites is to prevent them in the first place by using an effective insect repellent.

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State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick ...

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes.

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their ...

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San Diego County public health officials are urging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid bat found on a ...