Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things ...

Discover why scratching bug bites worsens irritation and inflammation, supported by research on immune responses and itch ...

One of the easiest ways to repel mosquitoes from your next barbecue is by lighting a citronella candle. “Citronella candles ...

Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better ...

A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better understand why even a ...

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would ...

How to tell which pest left that red welt on your arm or leg this summer.

Mosquitoes, those tiny bedroom vampires that feed on your blood and create an unbearable cacophony in your eardrums, leave ...

At this time of year, all it takes is one evening without insect repellent - and suddenly you're dealing with a red, itchy mosquito bite that's begging to be scratched. Before you head online and find ...

HOUSTON – As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive ...

DAYTON, OHIO (WDTN)- With hot and humid conditions returning, pesky insects are also moving back in. Brittany Jamison, Nurse Practitioner at Premier Health said, "The majority of bug bites that we see ...

In a nutshell: A computer vision specialist has built a system that uses deep learning and a laser-based targeting setup to hunt down mosquitoes. Steven Cheng, who works in computer vision and ...