A mosquito sample in Western Massachusetts has been found carrying Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, the first detection of the year.

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“Look for mentions of carminic acid, crimson lake, natural red 4, or E120 in ingredient lists to see if the hue stems from ...

Don't reach for a shoe the next time you find a spider in your home. Squishing some types of spiders can create even bigger ...

The wet, hot weather has made the city an ideal summer spot for the biting bugs. Orkin pest control ranked the Big Apple ...

While most cases of bug bites can be managed at home, some symptoms are more serious and should prompt patients to seek ...

How to avoid mosquito bites at night, outdoors, during a picnic? Are grandmother's natural remedies effective against this ...

Tiny and hard to spot, they can cause serious medical problems, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ...

Protecting a baby from mosquito bites in the summer is a priority for many parents. However, some methods are not only ...

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 ...

Cubby Executive Editor Cambria Bold discovered an ingenious trick for soothing pesky bug bites with an unexpected product that you might have on hand, especially if you have a baby in the house.

Insect bites here are generally a nuisance more than a medical concern, but with the tick population on the rise, Lyme disease instances are also believed to be increasing. Summer days in Ireland ...