Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...

What can you do if a bed bug infestation is taking over your apartment and your landlord isn’t helping? It’s a question a lot of renters ask, The Fair Housing Center has answers.

Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ...

Learning what a tick bite looks like is essential because you can’t rely on seeing the tick. The tick may fall off quickly or be so small it’s undetectable. Additionally, tick bites have signs and ...

Relief from itching and swelling - Stay comfortable and enjoy the outdoors with our expert recommendations for dealing with mosquito, midge, and horsefly bites.

A 'DISGUSTED' gym lover has issued a warning to others after what she thought was a mosquito bite turned out be to be a 'severe' ringworm infection she picked up from equipment. Jamie Samnang ...

Brown recluse bites often start with mild redness followed by pain and itching. The bite is usually flat, though it may develop a small blister. Sometimes, a bull’s-eye pattern with a blue or purple ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from conditions such as kidney failure and liver disease. Some causes of itching affect ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

Spring officially begins on March 20, 2025, bringing warmer temperatures, blooming flowers — and an influx of bugs to metro Phoenix. As the Sonoran Desert heats up, many insects emerge from ...

The downtown Sheraton hotel will continue its working relationship with the City of Myrtle Beach for another decade. Elizabeth Brewer The Sun News A businesswoman staying in downtown Myrtle Beach ...

Small raised bumps on your skin may have multiple causes. Two common culprits include bed bugs and chiggers. Both are parasites living off the blood of people or animals. Bedbug and chigger bites ...