School officials are alerting parents after a bed bug was recently discovered in a Biddeford Middle School classroom.

Bug bites are arguably the most annoying thing about the great outdoors, with something so small capable of ruining a ...

There has been a significant increase in the cases of tularaemia—also known as rabbit fever—a rare bacterial disease with a ...

Discover the hidden dangers of common bug bites, expert-approved treatment methods, and warning signs that mean you should ...

Cases of tularemia increased by 56% during the 2010s compared to the previous decade, researchers report in the CDC’s ...

the passenger started sensing the presence of bugs, suffered itching, and could not sleep the whole night. She noticed swelling on her hand, leg, and neck, allegedly due to bug bites in the ...

It's a common complaint at this time. But with its harsh cough that sounds like a seal barking, croup can be scary for parents when their kids catch it. "The first time my daughter had croup when ...

It might be norovirus. Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 50% of all food-related ...

If a bruise is accompanied by allergy symptoms, like difficulty breathing, wheezing, nausea, or confusion, seek medical attention immediately. Often the cause of purple skin around a bug bite is your ...

Scratching the bites can cause an infection, which may result in a rash or blisters. Fleas are tiny bugs that don’t grow much larger than the tip of a pen. They range from light brown to almost ...

Rosie is a freelance writer living in London. She has covered everything from ancient Egyptian temples to exciting medical breakthroughs, but she particularly enjoys writing about wildlife ...