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

Scratching a mosquito bite re-aggravates the saliva from the ... therefore reducing swelling and itching. Repeat as needed.

When your pet heads outside, they can come into contact with some pesky pests. Here are the most common ones to look out for ...

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

The DOH said that from January 1 to 18, 2025, there were 10,842 dengue cases recorded in the country, which was 8% lower than ...

It’s the fifth case of the viral infection detected in WA this year, but the first in the South West region since August 2023 ...

WA Health is encouraging community members and visitors to the South West to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, following the first detection of ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

Valneva's Ixchiq vaccine – which was cleared in the EU, the US, and Canada last year – is currently indicated for preventing ...

A WOMAN was left fighting for her life and had to have her fingers and toes amputated after a bug bite led to her organs ...