According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, on average, 1 to 2 people in Texas die each year from venomous ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

These hydrocolloid bug bite patches with soothing ingredients like aloe and witch hazel can reduce itching and speed up ...

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

Humans have little to worry about from ... Southern house spiders are nocturnal hunters, feeding on insects that wander into their webs. Bites are very rare and are generally harmless.

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...

Mosquitoes can see humans from a distance of about 16 to 49 feet (5 to 15 meters), which makes finding you pretty easy. If you tend to get bug bites, it may be because mosquitoes have an easy time ...

“They are just trying to pass on genetic information and produce offspring.” The insects tend to thrive in hotter climates like Texas and Florida. Crane flies are clumsy fliers, possibly ...