A tiny bug bite could bring home the Oropouche virus. Learn how to protect yourself on your tropical vacation with these ...

Hockey’s a high-speed, physical game, so injuries in the NHL are virtually unavoidable. But not all injuries are created equal. Some are easier to play through with the help of doctors and ...

NewsCenter 5's Maria Stephanos spoke with Dr. Simone Wildes, an Infectious Disease Specialist at South Shore Health, to learn ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that a rare red meat allergy is now being ...

They’re tiny parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, and they can spread dozens of diseases. March 24-30 is Tick Bite ...

While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are ...

Pustules may also occur from an allergic reaction to food, environmental allergens, or insect bites. Pustules that suddenly erupt in patches on various parts of your body may indicate a bacterial ...

Impetigo often begins in minor cuts, insect bites, or a rash such as eczema — any place where your skin is broken. But it can also occur on healthy skin. The first symptoms of impetigo are ...

Floridians share their home with a variety of scaly neighbors who don’t always welcome visitors — accidental or not.

After a feeding, it can triple in size. Sometimes, it can pass on Lyme disease. Most wood tick bites are harmless. The spread of disease by wood ticks is not common. If the tick is still attached to ...