With temperatures soaring over the past few weeks, many of us have been spending more time outdoors, making the most of the ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

Mosquito bites are more common in warmer weather. As temperatures rise across the UK this week, it’s important to know what to do if you have been bitten by a mosquito. This is how to treat ...

When mosquitoes bite us, they leave a small itchy red bump on our skin, some people may develop an allergic reaction to these bites causing them to swell up and become large.

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 ...

Infection: a progressive reddening of the affected area, localised heat and pus, and potentially fever. Response: consult with a health professional. Antibiotic treatment may be required. Tick-borne ...

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 ...

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense itching. Symptoms: immediate pain, slight swelling, intense stinging. Bees ...