Bug bites seem to be the universe’s way of slapping us on the wrist for our trivial wrongs. Jaywalking? Bug bite. Didn’t hold the elevator for someone? Bug bite. Bad tipper? Three bug bites. It’s just ...

The importance of being able to identify and treat bug bites and stings can not be understated. They can range from minor nuisances to medical emergencies requiring immediate attention, health experts ...

As temperatures rise and outdoor activities increase, medical experts are warning about a surge in dangerous bug bites and stings. While most encounters with insects result in minor irritation, some ...

This has been one of the worst tick seasons in quite awhile. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency room visits for tick bites in the Northeast are at their ...

You can run, but you can’t hide from mosquitoes. In fact, running might make it worse—mosquitoes love it when you work up a sweat—although it’s not so much the sweat that attracts them as the carbon ...

The phrase, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite,” has become less of a nursery rhyme and more of a cautionary tale, as these resilient pests have made a strong return across the United States. Bed bugs ...

Having an itchy bug bite can drive you nuts and make you willing to do anything to resolve it. Thankfully, there are several bug bite treatments to soothe the scratching. While most of these ...

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...

* Bed bugs make comeback after 50-year hiatus * Bites can cause reactions, but don't transmit disease By Andrew Stern CHICAGO, March 31 (Reuters) - Bed bugs may be a growing nuisance, lurking in ...