Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, ...

“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

Did you recently get bitten by a critter while staying at a hotel or rental on the beach? Here’s what Myrtle Beach area ...

bed bug bites don’t require specialized treatment and don’t require a visit to the emergency department. “Symptoms of mild pain and itching can be managed with over-the-counter ...

Mosquitoes are common especially when its warm By knowing what a normal bite looks like and when to worry about other ...

An Arizona insect holds the Guinness World Record for most toxic insect venom. You might be surprised, but this little bug packs a punch.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing seasonal allergies this week. They’re also seeing rashes from outdoor ...

Researchers have identified a compound that could block certain life-threatening and hard-to-treat allergic reactions.

When it comes to summertime pests, mosquitoes are public enemy number one. But why do mosquitoes bite us? Why do their bites ...

The allergy is known as alpha-gal syndrome, which is also a potentially life-threatening condition. Scientists think that the ...

the insect’s saliva is the usual irritant that causes swelling and redness at the bite site; the state Department of Health recommends washing the bite, watching for symptoms of infection ...