Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections from bug bites are usually temporary. Rarely, infections can ...

Mosquito bites are often tied to dangerous diseases, including this particular illness, which doesn't even have any specific ...

West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, with the illness posing a risk to people from the start of summer into the fall. West Nile virus can ...

Ohio leads the nation in La Crosse virus cases this year, with 13 reported so far. Franklin County is spraying for mosquitoes after detecting West Nile virus, a different mosquito-borne illness. Most ...

Gardeners must balance the rewards of their trade with the risks; you can grow wonderful flowers and vegetables, but you’re ...

Bay State health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in an animal this year, as people are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites. A goat was recently exposed ...

BEAUFORT — The S.C. Department of Health has reported the first death related to eastern equine encephalitis in the state in more than 20 years. The fatality occurred in Beaufort County. “While cases ...