Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has confirmed six human cases of ...

Dark clothing, blood type, sweat, carbon dioxide, pregnancy, skin bacteria, and beer consumption are some things researchers have found tend to draw mosquitoes to someone. You may be able to prevent ...

Mosquitoes do not choose their victims randomly; various factors make certain people more attractive to these insects.

Medical experts say you can still visit dengue hot spots such as Puerto Rico, Argentina and Brazil. But bring repellent.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency has revealed the number of imported dengue fever cases last month was at its highest ...

A flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer has become a growing concern in Australia. This comes as the coastal town of ...

take preventative measures to avoid insect bites by using insect repellent with DEET when spending time outdoors and keep your skin covered with clothing. Some bug bites can cause a bruise or a ...

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick. Your only protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry ...

Update: slugs have been eating my radishes so next time I’ll bite the bullet and use vermiculite or extra coir instead of ...

Tamil Nadu is grappling with a surge in chikungunya cases, with 512 confirmed infections reported until October this year, ...