Health News Archives
Bites & Stings
China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion
Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet
Poisonings, deaths pose severe public health threat, especially in underdeveloped areas
Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Careful use is key
DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell
Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses
Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease
Steps to help prevent tick bites
Health Tip: Caring for Bug Bites
Taking the sting out of the sting
With Summer Comes Snake Bites
Most common in southern climes, with young men most likely victims, experts say
Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice
Study raises prospect of new treatment for tick-borne diseases in people
Allergy Shots Are Effective Treatment for Symptoms
Immunotherapy works for allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis or insect bites
Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Left Skin Rashes in Their Wake
CDC researchers detail dermatologic conditions of workers rebuilding New Orleans
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