What if you kept nibbling? What if you started biting? Would it be anatomically and psychologically possible to bite your own finger off? What about someone else’s finger? It’s a question that ...

Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar, but what about all those other mysterious red itchy spots that show up in summer?

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Wearing long sleeves and pants, never going barefoot, and avoiding insect-infested areas and nests will prevent most bites and stings. Spend enough time outdoors, though, and one day you'll likely ...

Some types may be used as an alternative remedy to help relieve symptoms of bug bites. They are popularly used today for health, cleaning, massage, and other purposes. One reason they may be used ...

If an insect bite or sting causes a severe reaction, get medical help right away. If you’re pregnant, be sure to tell your doctor that, too. For a bite or sting that isn’t serious, the main ...

Cicadas may be gone for the most part, but they're not forgotten, especially among a growing number of people experiencing itchy bug bites. The cicadas came to lay their eggs, and now those eggs ...

So small, they look like tiny pieces of pepper flakes. Their bite is annoying and seems to be a big deal considering their size. So, what are these little buggers and how can you avoid them?

Ronald's rule for telling the difference is straightforward: 'If you bite it and you die it's poison, but if it bites you and you die, that's venom,' he says. The hallmark of venom is that it's ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial ...