Bites & Stings Health News Page 3

Teach kids ways to prevent dog bites, pediatricians' group says

More research is needed on effects in primates and humans, researcher says

Facing expected season-long shortage, doctors urge patients to carry EpiPens just in case

Steps to take the bite out of dangerous bugs

Stings, bites, outdoor cooking and even fireworks keep poison control centers hopping

Expert advice on what to do if you're bitten and how to prevent a bite in the first place

Survey finds they're a major worry for U.S. travelers, but many can't identify the annoying pests

People who thought the animals were grinning or blowing kisses often got bitten, researchers say

Just one dose provided 100 percent protection, researcher says

Taking steps to keep pests away is key in multi-unit housing, insect specialist says

Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say

People need to be extra cautious when outdoors, with more of the critters after a mild winter

Brazil outbreak of mosquito-borne illness has officials worried, and transmission to U.S. is possible

Genetic fragments, but not live virus, were found; researchers call for more testing of mosquito types

Bug expert offers tips on protecting yourself from these tiny bloodsuckers