Chagas disease, a parasitic illness spread by "kissing bugs", is becoming more prevalent in the US, with human cases confirmed in at least eight states and the kissing bug found in 32 states, ...

Hollie Honeyman was celebrating her friend's birthday when she was left covered in bites from insects she says she found in ...

Kissing bugs may sound charming, but with one bite, these insects can spread a dangerous parasitic infection: Chagas disease.

Chagas disease​ is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the ...

Besides mosquito bites, other causes of itchy bumps on your skin may include hives, other bug bites like flea bites, and ...

Awakening with itchy, red bites? You must be part of the growing population that is struggling to keep bed bug infestations at bay. Don’t let bed bugs take over your home — stay ahead of the game by ...

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 ...

Increased temperatures in Raleigh are causing more snakes to become active near trails and gardens, resulting in a higher incidence of snake bites, and the cost of treatment can be high. Increased ...

What started as a regular walk for Piper the dog and her owners in Durham quickly turned into a scary and potentially expensive ordeal. "She was sniffing at the edge of the trail and then jumped back, ...