Bugs. The ecosystem can't survive without them, but they sure do know how to ruin a good time. Roasting (and eating lots of) s'mores is less fun when bugs are biting you, but summer fun after sundown ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...

Bug bites seem to be the universe’s way of slapping us on the wrist for our trivial wrongs. Jaywalking? Bug bite. Didn’t hold the elevator for someone? Bug bite. Bad tipper? Three bug bites. It’s just ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step ...

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 ...

Health officials are warning Americans to be on alert as a possibly life-threatening parasitic disease continues to spread across southern states. Chagas disease is passed to humans through ...

A 5-0 ruling, authored by Justice Christine Clark, of the Appellate Division, Third Department, said a trial judge should have greenlighted expert testimony on the standard of care. A New York State ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...