Heat and humidity bring challenges, from bugs and exposure to overgrown trails, dehydration and venomous snakes.

Here are some tips and tricks to keep safe while exploring nature this summer. Where do ticks live? The CDC recommends ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found a solution for managing their thyroid problems.

For personal protection, OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent offers long-lasting defense against mosquitoes with a 20% picaridin ...

I rarely obsess about what to pack for a trip. That is partly because I travel frequently enough that I don’t often fully unpack – I just refill the ...

That’s not too surprising, because deet has a long track record as an effective bug repellent and is even often used as the standard by which scientists test the efficacy of other types of ...

Citronella, bug zappers, and wristbands are all pretty much useless. You need a nice big box fan, and a bottle of the right ...

Here’s what a nurse practitioner says every kid should have in their camp bag to stay safe, healthy and meltdown-free.

After testing lotions, sprays, and wipes, the results are in—and some products worked much better than others! After testing ...

From sprays to lotions to stickers to bracelets–here’s a look at the best bug-repellent choices for you this summer.

The researchers found that Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, a plant-based spray containing OLE, was the only DEET-free formula to deliver strong, long-lasting results. DEET is the ...

with products containing 25 to 30 percent deet consistently outperforming most of the competition. Among the standouts are Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes and Wilderness Formula Pump.