When to see a doctor: Most bites and stings improve within a few days, but you should get medical help if You were bitten ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ...

Treating bites and stings: the basics Remove any sting, tick or hairs if they're still in the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold compress or ice pack for at least 10 minutes.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

DRACULA horseflies with ‘excruciating’ bites are on the rise as temperatures soar in Scotland. The flying vampire bugs can ...

Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease: red, target-shaped rashes on the skin, fever and muscle and joint pain, all appearing several days after the bite. Response: contact a health professional.

Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease: red, target-shaped rashes on the skin, fever and muscle and joint pain, all appearing several days after the bite. Response: contact a health professional.

3. Ticks Symptoms: the odd thing about ticks is that their bites can go unnoticed. The clue is that when it falls off, it leaves a small red mark in the shape of a bull’s-eye. Recommendations: remove ...

Peak black fly season has passed in Michigan which is typically around mid-May through mid-June, but they continue to bite ...

PEOPLE are being warned about a bacterial infection that becomes a more glaring issue in summer. Lyme Disease is caused by a ...