Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into ...

The phrase, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite,” has become less of a nursery rhyme and more of a cautionary tale, as these resilient ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Hives are little bumps caused by an immune system reaction and can be ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Hives are one of those things that you hear about so often that it feels like you should know what they are, how to spot them and how to treat them. But the truth is that many of us don’t really know ...

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

The official state bird of Georgia should be the mosquito. You cannot go outside between the months of May through October without those jerks feasting all over your legs and arms (and neck and face, ...

Summer often means more time outdoors (woo!). But trips to the lake, mountain hikes, barbecues, and stargazing all have one thing in common: bug bites, and the painful, itchy, swollen reactions that ...

Norovirus doesn’t usually cause a rash, though some people develop hives. A rash that accompanies stomach symptoms may suggest a different stomach virus or inflammatory bowel disease. Norovirus is a ...