El Paso is seeing an uptick in kissing bugs, which carry the Chagas parasite. Residents should be cautious, especially in ...

Humans aren’t natural prey for sharks and it’s incredibly unlikely that sharks get a taste for humans after a bite ...

Kissing bugs are nocturnal insects that can bite humans and animals, often when people are asleep. Their nickname is descriptive since they’re known for biting near the mouth or eyes, areas where skin ...

UNC Media Relations wrote that the University is unable to verify the claims because they were not reported to dining hall ...

Encyclopaedia Britannica notes it may be responsible for more human deaths than any other snake, not because each bite is ...

A Nebraska man has been charged months after a 15-month-old baby supposedly in his care was found in a ditch, riddled with ...

After winter storms, the insects often appear in large groups. But experts say they’re nothing to worry about.

Here are some tips from California Poison Control System on preventing poisonous bites. Many spiders and insects, as well as various critters who also call California home, can turn summer fun into a ...

Venomous insects are far more common in the United States than many people realize. This video examines the species whose ...

President Trump met with oil and gas executives on Friday in an effort to push them to invest money in Venezuela, a plan many of them are reluctant to embrace. By Rebecca F. Elliott President Trump ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...