Board-certified nurse practitioner Dr. James Q. Simmons is breaking down some of the big health headlines everyone’s talking about. With tick season already off to a rough start, he’s sharing what ...

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There's no better way to keep summer bug bites from ruining an otherwise enjoyable outdoor affair.

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...

Making homemade bug bite balms is a simple, natural way to relieve itching and irritation from insect bites. Using nourishing ingredients like beeswax, infused oils, and essential oils, you can ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, a slew of different bugs can cruise around your place, making it ...

Water bugs are often confused with cockroaches, but do water bugs bite? Entomologists break down the key differences and how to handle water bugs in your home.

Dealing with the aftermath of bed bug bites? Want to make sure they’re not going to get infected? Two Myrtle Beach area doctors gave advice on what to do.

How we picked the best bug bite patches “Most bug bite patches work by absorbing the fluid in the area,” says Dr. Anna Chacon, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami, Florida. “This can ...

A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers part of the Sun, creating a “bite out of the Sun” effect. You can safely watch this event only with a proper solar filter or by projecting the ...

The irritation from insect bites can leave people searching for quick relief, especially when faced with a seemingly endless array of products in drugstore aisles. While many over-the-counter ...