Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Heat, redness, swelling, or pain can be signs of an infected bug bite.An untreated ...

In an effort to understand and help combat insect-borne diseases, many a human has sacrificed an arm in a tank full of mosquitos. Now, thanks to a new artificial skin impregnated with real blood, ...

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune ...

Let’s face it: There’s nothing worse than an itch you can’t scratch or soothe. Whether your itchiness is from a bug bite, a sweat-induced eczema flare-up, or maybe even a surprise encounter with ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Tuesday report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas.

The ’90s are back: We’re wearing claw clips, jelly sandals, and—according to some corners of TikTok—slathering on Avon bath oil in an attempt to keep our skin free of bug bites. The exact product is ...