Ticks aren’t just another outdoor nuisance anymore. With Lyme disease continuing its spread across North America—and rare but ...

A local veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to keep their pets up to date on de-worming medications following the ...

Many of us have had an irritating bump — or a cluster of them — on our hands, feet or even face. It may have been a wart.

Stop! Before you get through that airport security line, take a minute to store this common travel item. You'll be happy you ...

Lyme disease remains one of the most common tick-borne illnesses in the United States, and one state continues to stand out ...

Dozens of new discoveries reveal that defenses evolved by bacteria and viruses billions of years ago still define our own ...

People are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, taking bike rides, hikes and recreating in parks — and everyone ...

Meet New Zealand’s ground‑nesting birds, from kiwi to hidden wetland species, and learn why predator‑free islands now matter.

Most people have a pretty simple relationship with insects. You see a bug, you swat it, you move on. Maybe you feel a little grossed out, maybe not. The real danger, though, is rarely the bug you ...

Dr. Brian Curtis of OSF Medical Group recommends using insect repellent with DEET and permethrin, avoiding the edges of ...

A woman in Greece experienced an extremely rare and unsettling medical condition after unknowingly becoming a host to ...