When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction within your body.

Summer brings warmer temperatures and longer days, and of course that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, it ...

While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

The Zika virus modifies the chemical composition of human skin, making individuals more attractive to mosquitoes. These ...

If you have diabetes, poor circulation can also trigger dry skin. Severe dryness can lead to itchy legs. Itchy legs might be due to something as simple as an insect bite. This can be a mosquito ...

Prevention focuses on mosquito control and avoiding mosquito bites, especially as the virus makes the skin more attractive to mosquitoes, facilitating quicker bites and transmission. The article ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

Lemon eucalyptus oil is a natural and effective way to keep mosquitoes at bay. To make a DIY repellent, simply combine one ...

Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is the most common active ingredient in high-powered insect repellents and works by forming a vapour barrier on the skin's surface to deter mosquitoes from landing on the skin.