Zika, a mosquito-borne virus first identified in 1947 in a Rhesus macaque monkey, continues to perplex scientists in many ...

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

A mom in Australia discovered her young son had leukemia after taking him to get a possible bite checked out following a ...

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.

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and ... If anything is left on or in your skin - like a bee stinger or tick - the first thing you need to do is remove it carefully.

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

Best mosquito repellent products from sprays to creams and patches - Your secret weapon to an itch-free summer ...

Bedbugs are sneaky creatures. They typically bite while you're asleep. And the itchy, red marks they leave behind will often ...

Ollie has just celebrated his 8th birthday with a camping trip similar to the one he was on three years ago ahead of his family learning of his diagnosis Becca Longmire is a digital news writer ...