Is a higher SPF in sunscreen always better? Are topical self-tanning products a safe way to tan? Are mosquitoes really attracted to "sweeter" blood? NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins ...

The Clinton County Health Department says that as temperatures consistently stay above 40 degrees, ticks are out and about.

When it comes to keeping bugs out of your house, "an ounce of prevention certainly is worth a pound of cure," said one expert ...

After a fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County, the Indiana Department of Health is sending out a new warning to all ...

If there are any buckets full of water, birdbaths or puddles, empty them immediately as mosquito's love these surroundings.

Those dealing with a mosquito problem may be interested to know how to get rid of mosquitoes yourself and when it might be ...

With the arrival of spring and summer, the Midwest is bracing for an increase in tick activity – particularly deer ticks, ...

Malaria and dengue are both serious illnesses spread by mosquito bites but they are caused by different germs and spread by ...

The day raises awareness about the disease and promotes measures to control and prevent it. Here are top five tips to keep ...

Mosquito bites usually leave you with harmless itchy bumps, but at times, the insects can make you really ill. You should ...

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet environments — and D.C. has been serving up ideal conditions. Pooled rainwater, warm ...

For a bug repellent that’s safe and effective—and that won’t stink or leave a puddle of oil on your skin—skip the DEET and get a picaridin formula, like Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin ...