Once thought of as a nuisance, moss is now being recognized for its contributions in creating healthy, low-maintenance, and ...

If you don't have a pre-existing condition like eczema, itchy skin could just be due to a change of season. However, there ...

The paper, recently published in the journal PNAS, found that roundworms can use static electricity to leap up to 25 times ...

NC State researchers found larger cockroach infestations raise home allergen and endotoxin levels; pest control can greatly ...

If you don't typically experience seasonal skin irritation, there could be other reasons why your face is suddenly itchy.

Dear Neil: We have star jasmine, coral honeysuckle, and Peggy Martin rose plants in our landscape. All have bloomed ...

Rhubarb’s stalks are delicious, but its toxic leaves hide a secret use — they can be turned into a natural, eco-friendly ...

Parasites are organisms that feed off their hosts for survival. Such parasitic creatures can cause mild to serious symptoms ...

Commercial beekeepers lost an average of 62% of their colonies this year, threatening $17 billion in agricultural production.

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

Chitwan has reported 246 confirmed cases of scrub typhus among patients undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the ...

Haul out. Winter debris helps protect gardens from weeds, but this is the time to pull out the old corn stalks and the dismal ...