While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

BBC Morning Live viewers were warned by a doctor that unusual-looking skin on their legs could be a sign of an infection ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

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Most insect bites are itchy for several days. Any pinkness or redness usually lasts 3 days. The swelling may last 7 days. Insect bites of the upper face can cause severe swelling around the eye. This ...

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An unusual odor is one of the first signals of trouble. When bed bugs feel threatened, they emit so-called alarm pheromones ...

Residents across the Riverina are being urged to take precautions following the detection of two mosquito-borne viruses. Murrumbidgee Local ...

Patients who were taking lipid-lowering medications experienced more severe anaphylaxis after insect stings, according to an ...

Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as the Black Widow) can cause a more severe reaction. Helpful if spider seen on the ...

The most important pollinator in our ecosystems is a unique insect we spend more time running from than ... Usually, the reaction is redness, serious itching, and painful swelling. If the sting occurs ...