Nitisinone, a drug for rare diseases, kills mosquitoes when present in human blood and may become a new tool to fight malaria ...

Mosquito repellent clothing is the smart solution to preventing bug bites and itching. Balmy summer days mean more time ...

A HUMAN case of bubonic plague in the UK has been confirmed as a false alarm following a mix-up with official data. The ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

When you're hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out for snakes - but remember that humans probably see only 10% of the snakes ...

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

Chikungunya fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes. The name translates to "bends you up" or "stooped walk" due ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza A woman in Maine developed a dangerous meat allergy after a black-legged tick bite—prompting the ...

From the innocent daddy longlegs to the harmful brown recluse, here are the most common house spiders, how to identify them, ...