The town of Winthrop has been deemed high risk for West Nile Virus infection after a mosquito has tested positive for the ...

The town of Winthrop has been deemed high risk for West Nile Virus infection after a mosquito has tested positive for the ...

Dr. Leana Wen: West Nile virus is the No. 1 cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is most commonly spread ...

The disease, primarily affecting those over 50 and under 15, is most prevalent in summer and is contracted by mosquitoes feeding on infected birds. Severe cases can lead to brain damage, paralysis, ...

Indeed, their capacity to transmit disease has earned mosquitoes the title of deadliest animal. Male mosquitoes are harmless, ...

The first human death caused by the West Nile Virus in Tehama County has been reported by the Tehama County Health Services ...

We asked experts how to keep the pests away from your house and protect yourself from bites when you go outdoors.

The city of Abilene announced they will be spraying insecticide after getting a positive West Nile virus test.

Florida health officials have reported 10 new cases of sloth fever in the past week. Also known as the Oropouche virus, sloth fever originated from sloths in Trinidad and spreads primarily through ...

We haven’t seen rain for a bit, but it’s still in the 90s in Atlanta, and a pesky buzzing insect that thrives in heat and humidity, typically squished as it bites, remains a rare but potentially ...

Garments infused with sun-blocking UPF give your skin that extra level of protection so you can safely load up on immunity-boosting vitamin D while outdoors.