Fleas and mites bite. Here’s everything you need to know about how to spot the pests, how to keep them out of your personal space, and what to do if they cause problems.

That’s big news, since worldwide, about 421,000 poisonous snake bites occur each year, and 20,000 deaths result, according to International Society on Toxicology. Human testing is next on the ...

Possum detection preceded human cases by months to years, ... The 68-year-old, who underwent surgery, said people should remain vigilant in avoiding mosquito bites, ...

Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans ...

What happens when you're swarmed by 1,000 mosquitoes? From the risk of disease transmission to allergic reactions, this experience highlights the hidden dangers of these tiny creatures. Learn how to ...

Not all ticks carry diseases, but deer ticks (also known as black-legged ticks) are one of the species to watch out for. These ticks span across the eastern U.S, but they’re most likely to carry Lyme ...

Gnat bites are a typically harmless, but bothersome, reaction that causes itchy bumps on your skin. Home remedies and OTC medications can help. It’s probably not uncommon to see gnats flying ...

Fleas can bite humans, but they live and reproduce on animals, under the protection of fur and feathers. Learn about fleaborne diseases and how to remove fleas from your pets and your home.

In 2017, a study out of King's College in London hypothesized that, over time, the cumulative effect of ingesting plastic could be toxic. Different types of plastic have varying toxic properties.

Recovery. Staying on the sidelines out of fear can do more harm than the one-time loss. For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, investors who sold at the bottom locked in steep losses.