While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

From the perspective of viruses spread by insects, or arboviruses, making the evolutionary leap from insects to humans is a tough battle. Viruses cannot replicate very well in humans, which means ...

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued an alert to district health officers as cases of scrub typhus continue to rise ...

"Erythema migrans, a rash with a great ability to spread through the skin, is a hallmark of Lyme disease, a serious bacterial ...

Let’s “taco” ‘bout the carne asada tacos and the wet burrito. The carne asada is a collaboration of tender chopped steak, ...

There are many reasons why your dog could be shaking its head, from ear infections to insect bites. While you may feel comfortable taking a wait-and-see approach, note that some conditions will not ...

Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you ...

Tests can confirm the presence of chiggers and distinguish their bites from others. Mite Bites: Unseen Culprits Mites, like scabies or bird mites, are tiny insects that burrow into or feed on the skin ...

Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey: electricity. These hummingbird flower mites feed on nectar and live within specific flowers for ...

Some good news: Dust mites are generally not considered to be a major health hazard. “This is because they don’t transmit diseases or bite like bed bugs do,” says Rubino. “However ...

For people with a mosquito bite allergy, also known as "skeeter syndrome," symptoms are more severe than the itchy red bump of a mosquito bite. They can include a rash, large areas of excessive ...