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 ...

Some bugs sting, bite, or even carry disease. Learn to recognize dangerous and poisonous bugs and how to keep yourself and your family safe.

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

Make the most of the summer weather by preparing your child with the tools, tips and confidence they need to stay safe.

Garlic is known for its various health benefits but is protecting against mosquitoes one of them Let’s find out ...

A rare, but painful skin condition called Ritter's disease has sent several children to WakeMed Hospital this year. Doctors note it can produce redness all over the body and cause itching and ...

There’s a hot new way to stop the itch. Powered by your smartphone, the pocket-sized gadget skips creams and chemicals in ...

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 ...

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

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local ...

Dirt-Cheap Mosquito Repellent Using Coffee Grounds If you're tired of becoming a mosquito buffet every time you step outside, ...

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