The findings, published in the journal Human-Wildlife Interactions, suggest that most gator bites shouldn’t be viewed as ...

You may have traveled to a high-risk country recently. West Nile Virus is not included in this guide. See the Mosquito Bite guide. 6.3 million children under the age of 5 died in 2013 worldwide. These ...

Mosquitoes die after drinking the blood of people taking a drug for metabolic disorders — a discovery that could help to prevent the spread of malaria 1. Every year, malaria kills more than half ...

The CDC is also recommending doctors “advise patients who plan to travel to take steps to prevent mosquito bites during travel and for 3 weeks after returning, especially if traveling to an area ...

As for protective clothing, covering exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and pants will help to prevent mosquito bites. Also, mosquitoes are less attracted to light colors, so, wearing light ...

Research has demonstrated that soybean oil can shield against mosquito bites for approximately 94 minutes – rivaling the protection time of many commercial products. The oil creates a barrier on ...

(West Nile Virus is one of the most common mosquito-borne diseases in the country.) Aside from being germ carriers, mosquitoes are a nuisance and a common source of itchy, swollen bites during our ...

If you’re traveling to or live in an area with high dengue rates, the CDC recommends preventing mosquito bites with the following items: Insect repellent registered with the Environmental ...

A student's first trip abroad turned into a holiday from hell - when a mosquito bite left her paralysed for a month. Lucy Slawson noticed a rash on her feet and arms after being bitten by what she ...

West Nile virus and dengue are two diseases that can be spread by a mosquito bite. In 2024, there were almost a dozen locally acquired cases of dengue in Los Angeles County. In addition ...