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The CDC reports the highest number of tick bites across the United States in five years. Experts say climate change is ...
This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the ...
A vector ecologist explains the complexities of tracking tick-borne diseases like Lyme in a climate-changed world ...
Mosquitoes find humans delicious. But aside from the discomfort of bites, the insects also carry disease. An expert offers ...
Even though armadillos are the official small mammal of Texas, their harmless appearance is misleading. These cute creatures ...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched investigations ...
GSK today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a prefilled syringe formulation of its ...
A tick bite can look like a red, swollen area on your skin. There may also be a bull's eye around the bite. Sometimes, the tick will still be attached to you.
From moths to beetles to roaches ... Robber flies do not hesitate to defend themselves and will provide a painful bite to any human who mishandles them. Otherwise, they are usually not a problem ...
New research shows that certain moths, like the bogong moths, use the night sky and stars to navigate, just like humans do.
Florida No. 1 in US when it comes to shark bites. Which county leads the state? There were 14 unprovoked shark bites in Florida in 2024 ...
No-see-ums, ants, bees, mosquitoes & even moths have stings ranging from mild to deadly. Important facts and how to protect yourself this summer in NC.