Evans notes that, when used properly, bug spray (aka insect repellent) is safe and an important part of keeping kids healthy ...

When it comes to finding a topical bug spray that actually works, “the active ingredients you want to look for [are] DEET and picaridin.” Rather than kill mosquitoes, ...

Q: Everyone says that the DEET in bug spray is awful, but my own research seems to suggest that it’s well-tested and safe. Am I giving myself a little bit of cancer every time I use it?