May 21, 2012: Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites
Medical, veterinary experts offer prevention tips

May 02, 2012: Dengue Fever a Major Cost Burden in Puerto Rico
Study suggests that yearly millions could be better spent on disease surveillance, prevention

April 23, 2012: Cost of Snakebite Therapy May Squeeze Victims' Wallets
Hospital care, treatment can top $50,000 for venomous snake encounter

April 20, 2012: Bedbugs Can Infest Your Office, Too
In Tennessee, government workers noticed persistent bites

April 12, 2012: Over-the-Counter Bug Bite Remedies Don't Work: Report
Mild reactions might not call for tablets or creams

March 20, 2012: Insects Behind Chagas Disease Are Feeding on Humans in the U.S.
Yet so far, there have been very few cases of the potentially lethal illness, experts say

December 16, 2011: Dengue Fever Cases Subside in Florida, But Threat Remains
Report finds no outbreak in Key West this year, but many residents may still be infected

October 28, 2011: Health Tip: Child Bites Can Lead to Infection
Monitor for these warning signs

August 24, 2011: Health Tip: Fleas May Flock to People
After pets leave, the insects look for a new host

August 04, 2011: First Treatment Solely for Scorpion Stings Approved
Poisonous arthropods found mostly in Arizona

August 03, 2011: New Tick-Borne Illness Infects Midwesterners
Experts expect ehrlichiosis, like Lyme disease, will spread across U.S.

August 03, 2011: 'Infrared Detector' May Lead Vampire Bat to Blood
Scientists identify heat-seeking molecules

July 25, 2011: Health Tip: Protect Against Bug Bites
Dress yourself and your kids appropriately

July 14, 2011: Skin Lesions Often Misdiagnosed as Spider Bites
Patients getting unnecessary antivenom because of misinformation, experts say

June 11, 2011: Insect Stings Hold Deadly Risk for Some
New guidelines issued to help diagnose, treat those with insect allergies

May 24, 2011: How to Guard Against Dog Bites
Many of the nearly 5 million bites a year in U.S. are preventable, experts say

March 18, 2011: Chemistry of Mosquito Sex May Hold Key to Disease Control
Source of yellow fever, dengue targeted in search for insect 'birth control'

February 18, 2011: Rise in Dog Bites Has Experts Concerned
For kids, education about safe interactions with canines 'cannot begin early enough,' advocates warn

January 19, 2011: Bedbugs Reveal Their Genetic Secrets in Lab Study
Research could lead to better ways of killing these bloodthirsty pests, experts say

November 29, 2010: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite, Allergist Warns
Inspect for pests in mattresses, secondhand clothes and used furniture, even wood

July 30, 2010: Too Soon to Tell Whether Dengue Fever Will Spread in U.S.
Not clear yet where 46 cases in Florida came from, CDC official says

July 23, 2010: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Prevent Dengue Fever in Florida: Expert
Advice to cut risk includes using bug spray with DEET, eliminating still water sources

May 14, 2010: Research Reveals Secret of Spitting Cobras' Aim
Snakes spray venom in victims' eyes by predicting movements, researchers say

February 15, 2010: Health Tip: When an Animal Bites You
Signs that it's time to see a doctor

September 09, 2009: Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected With West Nile
Virus typically produces mild infection, but severe reactions can result

June 23, 2009: In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites

June 22, 2009: A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA
Resistant staph bacteria is being transmitted between animals and humans, study finds

May 27, 2009: Health Tip: Taking Care of a Tick Bite
Getting it out, getting it clean

May 17, 2009: Beware of Dog Bites
Experts offer advice on how to avoid being attacked

May 13, 2009: Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children's Recovery
Available in Mexico but not in U.S., it could make ICU stays unnecessary, study suggests

May 11, 2009: Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say

March 08, 2009: Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest in Summer
Family pets caused 27% of injuries; Pit bulls most often involved in attacks, study finds

January 14, 2009: Bed Bugs, Nearly Eradicated, Make a Comeback
Study finds blood-sucking critters' resistance to insecticides increasing in urban areas

December 03, 2008: Health Tip: When Another Person Bites You
Suggestions to treat the wound

November 18, 2008: China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

November 04, 2008: Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet
Poisonings, deaths pose severe public health threat, especially in underdeveloped areas

September 10, 2008: Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Careful use is key

August 22, 2008: DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell
Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses

June 18, 2008: Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease
Steps to help prevent tick bites

June 16, 2008: Health Tip: Caring for Bug Bites
Taking the sting out of the sting

June 06, 2008: With Summer Comes Snake Bites
Most common in southern climes, with young men most likely victims, experts say

April 04, 2008: Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice
Study raises prospect of new treatment for tick-borne diseases in people