Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

During the summer, it's common for kids to come home with small cuts and scrapes or pesky bug bites. Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola recommends that families keep some products handy to treat ...

While most bug bites are harmless, some can make you sick. Insects like mosquitoes, fleas, fire ants, sand flies, and biting midges can transmit bacterial, viral, or parasitic diseases. If you notice ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...

You might not see them, but mites are practically everywhere. These incredibly tiny arachnids, close cousins to spiders and ticks, inhabit our homes, our gardens, and even our pets. While the sheer ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

What seemed like a small bug bite left 16-year-old Noah Johnson bedridden for weeks with failing kidneys and loss of speech Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has spent 20 years ...