Australian holiday-makers are being urged to prevent mosquito bites this summer, after research mapping studies from across ...

If you love spending time in Michigan's great outdoors during summer, you may fall prey to insect bites. The itchy welts can be a real nuisance, especially if you don't know what insect bit you. While ...

Summer seems to have found its place here in the Poconos! Warm weather, sunshine (and then rain), green trees and welcoming flowers are making those “fun in the sun days” come to life! Wishing all new ...

While most Kunjin infections in humans cause mild or no symptoms, the virus can occasionally lead to serious brain ...

The Chikungunya virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and causes symptoms like fever and severe joint pain. There is no specific medicine to treat the virus, and the best way to prevent it is by ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you’ve been itching or scratching lately, chances are, you’ve been spending time outside. Whether you’re headed to the pool, lake, or just doing yard work, it’s important ...

Health officials in Chicago are warning residents after discovering West Nile-positive mosquitoes in the city for the first time this year. In mid-June, the Chicago Department of Public Health ...

West Nile Virus has been confirmed in a mosquito sample in Prospect, Marion County. Residents are urged to take precautions such as wearing insect repellent and eliminating standing water. While most ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

A case of Chikungunya virus on Long Island was locally acquired, health officials say Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard and Reader's Digest ...