Dr. Chas Hannum, a pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center, discusses how to identify bug bites, treat them at home, and recognize when medical care is needed.

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DEET was developed for the United States Army in 1946 and entered civilian use in 1957. It is generally considered safe when ...

The world needs to find new, more effective, environmentally friendly repellents that cause fewer allergies. That means ...

One of the most trusted forms of protection against the dreaded mosquito might have an unexpected weakness. Research out ...

Bug zappers aren't effective against mosquitos, so here are some products to use instead.

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Google is using artificial intelligence to curb mosquito-transmitted viruses with software engineers, biologists and special insect breeding robots.

As the summer kicks off, more people are out — and so are the ticks. With tick season beginning, locals encourage people to ...

When it comes to tick-related illnesses, both Iowa and Nebraska are seeing the highest number of emergency room visits in at ...

New York Knicks fans are in a frenzy for vintage gear as the team reaches the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.