A new study has revealed why mosquitoes bite some people more often than others. Scientists at Yale University have discovered how taste affects the tastants (taste stimuli) of these insects. Recent ...

Spider and other insect bites can cause pus blisters, but so can a potentially serious infection known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). While bites and infections can be confused ...

And why are some people more affected than others? What happens when a mosquito bites? Mosquitoes are attracted to warm blooded animals, including us. They’re attracted to the carbon dioxide we ...

These aromatic compounds act as natural deterrents to mosquitoes, disrupting their sensory signals and making it harder for them to locate human hosts. But can essential oils be trustworthy armour in ...

Scientists have developed a new vaccination strategy for malaria — boosting immunity through bites from mosquitoes carrying a genetically engineered version of the parasite that causes malaria.

Experts suggest that there may be a connection between your body’s chemistry and your susceptibility to bug bites, and it all has to do with the concept of ‘sweet blood.’ We spoke to our ...

The new vaccine (GA2) offered strong protection against malaria infection. (Larners et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 2024) "These crippled parasites are administered through a mosquito bite ...

A spider bite would look like any other bug bite. It would result in a itchy bump on the skin. A widow spider bites may even lead to further symptoms such as cramping as well as nausea and tremors.

The family warns others, especially those who are immunocompromised, about the dangers of West Nile Virus. “A mosquito bite can ruin your life,” Kevorkian said. “If you’re on immunosuppressants, ...

Health officials have urged precautions against mosquito bites, such as mosquito repellents and bed nets, while experts want tougher measures to eliminate the stagnant waters where mosquitoes breed.

Have you ever heard of a mosquito bite causing joint pain? Well, infection with the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which is transmitted to humans via the female Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus ...