One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

Avoid stagnant water around the house — in plant trays, buckets, or open containers — as these serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes ...

If one of the areas swells up and reddens like a mosquito bite, it means you're allergic to that allergen. It usually takes about 15 minutes to find out. When the test is over, the doctor or nurse ...

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

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

New research from the CDC is exposing surprising new culprits behind a growing meat allergy. The tick menace is even worse ...

Discover natural mosquito repellents using common household items like lemons, soybean oil, and catnip that protect your ...

A warm summer night, the hum of mosquitoes filling the air, and you, slathering on DEET, waving your arms like a windmill, ...

In severe cases, or for those who suffer with allergies, an insect bite might bring on a headache or dizziness. The most common means of treating bug bites is by taking an antihistamine pill or ...

There are few things as annoying as a mosquito bite. We’ve tried every old wives’ tale in the book, from eating huge quantities of asparagus to upping our intake of vitamin B. “You may have ...