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

A new study on severe allergic reactions raises a red flag for people with nut allergies. More broadly, the study's findings ...

The recent Garmin “blue triangle” smartwatch bug unveiled an underlying issue with its software. For some users, the outage was the last nail in Garmin’s coffin.

Inflammation is when our bodies release chemicals to fight off infections which can help healing. It can cause swelling and ...

flea bites may trigger allergic reactions or even transmit diseases like typhus or the plague. If symptoms worsen, lab tests can identify specific pathogens from the bite site or a blood sample. Bed ...

"At that moment, our lives changed forever. It felt as though someone had just reached into our chests and ripped our hearts out," she said of the moment the family learned about the diagnosis A ...

Researchers at Kansas State University say the number of cases of an allergic reaction to red meat tied to tick bites is increasing across the state. Priscilla Brenes, K-State Research and Extension ...

Initial spider bite symptoms often mimic other insect stings or minor injuries. However, certain indicators warrant immediate medical attention. Spreading redness, intense pain, systemic symptoms ...

The giant water bug’s bite injects poisonous digestive enzymes into prey. These compounds paralyze the victim and liquify muscles and tissues. The giant water bug sucks this fluid out.

A woman who woke up with a bug bite was forced to have her fingers and toes amputated after her organs shut down. Cathrine Abbott-Coetzee believed she had a relatively harmless mosquito bite but ...

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about bug bite symptoms or stings, complications like infection, and the treatment you may need. Insects, spiders, and scorpions are capable of ...

A notoriously contagious stomach bug’s spread through Arlington has public health experts urging extra precautions. An alert about a wave of suspected norovirus cases went out to Arlington ...