Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

The severity of their bite varies from something resembling a bee sting to skin necrosis ... ointment three times a day to help prevent infection. Apply a cool cloth over the bite for 15 minutes ...

Just like humans, pets can develop allergies that cause discomfort and health issues. From environmental allergens to certain ...

Researchers from the University of Florence and University of Pisa conducted an experiment demonstrating that managed ...

Pests are more than just a nuisance. Many common pests found in the UK can pose serious health risks to humans. They can ...

An army of experts and citizen scientists devoted to documenting and protecting the country’s native bees is telling us a lot ...

An Eden Prairie man who was caught in sex stings in both Minnesota and Florida has been accused of child rape in a separate case. According to court documents, Michael Bruce Gillis, 34 ...

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As measles outbreaks spread across the United States, you may be wondering whether you’re at risk in California. As of Thursday, March 13, more than 300 cases of measles had been reported in the ...

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...

The main symptoms are pain, tingling and numbness only in the sting area. Symptoms shouldn't be any worse than a bad bee sting. Sometimes, the arm or leg with the sting gets waves of tingling and pain ...

Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as the Black Widow) can cause a more severe reaction. Helpful if spider seen on the ...