Tayma struggles with the most severe version of Epidermolysis Bullosa, also known as butterfly disease, a rare disorder that causes skin to blister and crack ...

A new study suggests that bedbugs were the first urban pest, and their population thrived in that environment. For the ...

Pet poisonings are a serious risk, with the ASPCA reporting over 400,000 cases annually. Common dangers include medications, ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population ...

Thus begins Thomas Levenson’s thought-provoking book, “So Very Small: How Humans Discovered the Microcosmos, Defeated Germs — ...

The greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design.

How to determine if your cat or dog has fleas The easiest way to check if your pet has fleas is by combing through the coat ...

Numerous insects, including mites, lice, fleas, ticks, and bed bugs, can inhabit or visit the human body. These creatures ...

Dog breeds that are especially vulnerable include various types of terriers, boxers and bulldogs; in cats, it’s Persians, ...

"Sand fleas — the name is interesting because they actually are not fleas at all," Dr. Case Tedder said. "They’re small crustaceans or part of the crab family, and they don’t bite. They get the name ...

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material ...

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material ...