It’s been interesting watching Republicans trying to explain how they support law enforcement while their self-proclaimed “God-ordained” leader pardons the Jan. 6 defendants, including a bunch accused ...

When it comes to killing time, there are few activities better than building a Lego set. We all have fond memories of sitting ...

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Risk of Rabies The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite or scratches. Animals most ...

Most scientists today believe the COVID-19 pandemic began at a Chinese wet market, with the coronavirus in question likely originating from a bat. It wouldn’t be surprising, given that many ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Bats “surf” storm fronts when they migrate every year, researchers write in a new analysis this month. Published in Science, the study sheds light on a little-known phenomenon: the long ...

Mosquito repellents such as DEET and Picaridin are favored for their effectiveness. In comparison, natural repellents like Citronella offer lesser protection. A rise in temperature and the ...

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Despite the constant presence of mosquitoes, the risk of disease transmission fluctuates throughout the year between high and low risk months.

Bats’ ability to swoop and soar through the sky might have given them another ‘superpower’ — invincibility to most viruses. Around the time that bat ancestors evolved powered flight, their ...