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Zika virus: How worried do you need to be about the mosquito-borne disease as cases rise in India?

Zika virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, shares its vector with dengue and chikunguny…

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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic

Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…

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Mosquitoes carrying a virus that causes paralysis and death are becoming immune to common bug sprays

Mosquitos that carry the West Nile virus are increasingly unharmed by insecticides. As they become …

Kate Hull   


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The overlooked mosquito bite treatment that could save you from endless itching this summer

Instead of using topical creams for mosquito bite relief, try using oral antihistamines like Allegr…

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A researcher had trouble getting mosquitoes to bite him after eating lots of garlic. Here are the factors that keep these insects away.

A researcher who was trying to attract mosquitoes to his hand said he couldn't get them to come bec…

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I woke up covered in a painful rash. A caterpillar with toxic hairs was to blame.

I live in Maine where Browntail moths are prevalent. I woke up one morning covered head to toe with…

Conz Preti   


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What bedbug bites look like and how to avoid them while traveling, as Paris hit by outbreak

Bedbugs are "widespread" in the French capital according to Paris' deputy mayor.

Serafina Kenny   


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Mosquito bites left a woman with a West Nile virus infection that caused facial paralysis and diarrhea for 3 months

The woman first reported fever and diarrhea. She started experiencing muscle weakness and facial dr…

Andrea Michelson   


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2 people hospitalized in New York City after mosquito bites left them with life-threatening West Nile virus

A record number of mosquitoes in New York City have been detected to carry West Nile virus, which c…

Andrea Michelson   


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Why some people attract more mosquito bites than others and how to treat the itch

If you're someone who is prone to mosquito bites, don't worry there are ways to soothe the itch and…

Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight   


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Why mosquito bites itch and 5 home remedies to soothe the pain

When a mosquito bites you, they deposit a small amount of saliva onto your skin which triggers your…

Ashley Laderer,Debra Jaliman   


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Are you allergic to mosquito bites? How to recognize the signs of skeeter syndrome and when to get help

Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesion…

Molly Glick,Jason R. McKnight   


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Protect your baby from mosquito bites with our picks for best baby mosquito nets from Amazon

The amount of money you’ve invested for a protective mosquito net should return to you a thousan…

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6 home remedies for mosquito bites to stop your itch and provide relief

These home remedies for mosquito bites are a good alternative when you don't have hydrocortisone cr…

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A woman volunteered to get bitten by hundreds of mosquitoes to help create a new malaria vaccine. Then she got malaria.

A woman took home $4,200 and hundreds of mosquito bites for participating in a malaria vaccine tria…

Hilary Brueck   


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How to soothe an itchy mosquito bite and make it heal faster

To get rid of mosquito bites, use calamine lotion, antihistamine medication, or home remedies like …

Kelly Burch   


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8 signs your bug bite may need medical attention

Redness and itchiness are pretty typical for most mosquito, tick, or spider bites. But some bug bit…

Molly Thomson   


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Skeeter syndrome is a rare condition that makes you allergic to mosquito bites — here's how to tell if you have it

People with skeeter syndrome who are allergic to mosquito bites often experience red lesions or swe…

Molly Glick   


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How to identify and treat bed bug bites

To treat bed bug bites, you'll want to reduce the itch and take measures to get rid of the bed bugs…

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Kanpur has become a hotspot for with 36 cases of Zika virus infection

An alert has been announced in the radius of 30 km of area and a massive vector control drive has a…