The problem is that many doctors are unfamiliar with Chagas disease, and that this bug lives in Louisiana, especially in ...

Chagas disease is a protozoal infection transmitted by the “kissing bug.” It is a zoonotic infection, meaning it can infect ...

Insects may be small, but some of them have a pack of powerful punch. From sting-venoms to disease transmission, certain ...

If you don't typically experience seasonal skin irritation, there could be other reasons why your face is suddenly itchy.

If you don't have a pre-existing condition like eczema, itchy skin could just be due to a change of season. However, there ...

They found that venomous snakes use dramatically different strategies to deliver their deadly bites. Vipers and elapids ...

In a first, scientists recorded high-speed footage from dozens of venomous snakes as they went in for the kill.

Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus, evolved from the bird ...

We have entered the part of fall where we see our first freezing temperatures. What does this mean for insects?

Different snakes put their own spin on striking their prey. Scientists captured the powerful attacks on camera ...

They may look tiny, colourful, and harmless, but appearances can deceive. Some of the cutest-looking bugs on Earth hide shocking abilities that can sting, spray, or even invade their prey.

If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...