Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. The findings ...

From the perspective of viruses spread by insects, or arboviruses, making the evolutionary leap from insects to humans is a tough battle. Viruses cannot replicate very well in humans, which means ...

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued an alert to district health officers as cases of scrub typhus continue to rise ...

"Erythema migrans, a rash with a great ability to spread through the skin, is a hallmark of Lyme disease, a serious bacterial ...

Dust mites are insect-like pests that live in mattresses, pillows and soft surfaces. We spoke with experts about how to get ...

Dust mites are insect-like pests that live in mattresses, pillows and soft surfaces. We spoke with experts about how to get ...

He claims the Housing Executive property is overrun by mites, which he believes are coming down from the attic and into the rooms. The local dad says he has suffered bites on his legs ... to live in ...

Dust mites don’t bite, but they can aggravate allergies — which can wreak havoc on our sleep quality. Research shows that dust mites can cause respiratory allergies, resulting in symptoms such ...

Demodex brevis is a microscopic mite that lives in the oil glands of human hair follicles. It’s typically found on the face but can also live on other parts of the body. Demodex brevis is a type ...

Fleas, mites, and chiggers often bite humans. But they are not poisonous. It's sometimes hard to know which type of insect caused the bite, or if the rash is caused by poison ivy or other skin ...

Treatment options include medicated creams or oral medication. Scabies Lifespan in Mattresses and on Other Surfaces In the human body, the scabies mite can survive for a month or two. They can live ...