Surprising facts about summer’s least favorite insect. — -- intro: Thanks to West Nile virus, mosquitoes have been in the news lately—and likely all over your backyard—but how much do you really ...

SO FAR, NO REPORTS OF ANYONE GETTING SICK. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED MOSQUITOES STARTING TO SHOW UP AGAIN. IF YOU’RE BITTEN, IT OFTEN LEADS TO AN ITCHY BUMP. IT’S SO ANNOYING. BUT KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT ...

Mosquito bites are irritating at best and vectors for disease at worst. Depending on what country you are in, they can transmit malaria, dengue fever, West Nile, yellow fever and Zika, among other ...

A mosquito bite is usually just a harmless red bump that fades in a few days. However, during the monsoon, it often raises serious health concerns. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Tushar Tayal, ...

A light drizzle offers the much-needed respite from the sweltering summer heat. But it also brings with it a dreaded guest, ever ready to suck our blood—mosquitoes These party poopers can easily turn ...

With the number of West Nile virus cases on the rise, there has been increased worry over mosquito bites. What are the do's and don'ts of mosquito bites? One thing you should not do is scratch the ...

As spring blossoms across the country, the seasonal joy of warmer temperatures comes with an unwelcome guest – the persistent mosquito. These tiny intruders can quickly transform a perfect backyard ...

Travel advisories have been issued for the Seychelles, Bolivia, Cuba, Suriname and Sri Lanka due to chikungunya outbreaks.

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

Avoiding mosquito bites is the best practice to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Mosquito bite prevention includes wearing light-colored, long-sleeved tops and long pants, using insect repellent, and ...