Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. They vary in size and ...

The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

Getting an appointment to see a GP isn't always easy but you can get prescriptions for some health problems without the ...

It can be hard to get an appointment to see a GP but there are some ailments you can still get a NHS prescription for ...

David Lynch’s cause of death has been revealed ... “You’re literally playing with fire. It can bite you. I took a chance, and I got bit.” The Oscar nominee, who started smoking at age ...

Anaphylactic reactions are very rare after other insect bites. Reason: other insects don't have venom. Most insect bites cause a red bump. Some are larger (like a hive). Some have a small water ...

If the bite has a scab and looks infected, use an antibiotic ointment. An example is Polysporin. No prescription is needed. Use 3 times per day. Note: usually infection caused by scratching bites with ...

A horsefly bite, caused by a fly of the Tabanidae family ... Whyte AF, Popescu FD, Carlson J. Tabanidae insect (horsefly and deerfly) allergy in humans: a review of the literature. Clin Exp Allergy.

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