Tick bites often go unnoticed at first, but they can carry serious health risks. These tiny parasites can carry diseases such ...

Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings ...

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

The mystery bug bite is a common conundrum humans face, especially during spring and summer or after long bouts spent outdoors. Identifying insect bites with pictures can help you narrow down exactly ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at Aspirus-St. Luke’s, shares how manage those pesky insect bites and stings. How should we take care of insect bites? Dr. Dylan: Flies, Mosquitoes, ...

On long summer days, there’s almost nothing better than relaxing in the park, sprawled out on the grass, soaking up the warm sunshine. While the idea of being able to spend more time outside is one ...

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 ...

Growing up, mosquito bites quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bump on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater part of a week. Cold ...

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 ...