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While most cases of bug bites can be managed at home, some symptoms are more serious and should prompt patients to seek ...

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As summer crowds flock to Southern California’s coastline, lifeguards are reporting a sharp increase in stingray injuries, particularly in Seal Beach. According to Seal Beach Marine Safety Chief ...

Most stings cause local irritation – simple pain relief and antihistamines usually do the trick here. But sometimes, either the original sting or subsequent scratching can cause infections.

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When it comes to danger in the natural world, size does not matter. Some of the most dangerous and deadly creatures are tiny, capable of delivering fatal blows despite having bodies smaller than a ...

Researchers monitored brain activity when people were shown images of sick-looking avatars via VR. The brain appeared to spark an immune response.

Seal Beach, California, sees a spike in stingray injuries, with lifeguards treating up to 20 stings daily. Beachgoers are ...

Climate change is making fire ants a hot topic in Florida. But our efforts to tame them may only be scratching the surface.

Red imported fire ants rank among the world’s most invasive and destructive species. In America, they cause $8.75 billion in ...