Insects don’t have lungs. Their blood-like hemolymph doesn’t carry oxygen. Instead, they take in oxygen through a row of ...

The skin bumps are the body's reaction to the insect's saliva. While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening ...

The hormone insulin plays a central role in the metabolism of many living organisms. When food is plentiful, insulin promotes ...

His family never suspected that his favorite pastime would lead to his death at age 76. Mike died Dec. 26 from complications of West Nile virus, which is most commonly spread to humans from the bite ...

Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...

You need to protect your exposed skin from mosquitos and other biting insects. The CDC recommends that you use only insect repellents approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Jan. 10, 2025 — Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by ...

From the perspective of viruses spread by insects, or arboviruses, making the evolutionary leap from insects to humans is a tough battle. Viruses cannot replicate very well in humans, which means ...

How does the body regulate the activity of insulin-producing cells in order to react quickly to changing conditions? Researchers at the University of Würzburg have investigated this question.

Short-term use of plant-based meat alternatives could help lower levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, and help to ...

Once inside, the worm regurgitates the bacteria into the insects' blood, killing the insect and other toxic microbes present. This may be what happened with Angel's Glow. Soldiers' wounds became ...