Discover the fascinating science behind why mosquitoes prefer certain individuals over others. Learn about the role of carbon dioxide, body heat, clothing, and blood type in attracting these pesky ...

Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come out across the United States. The use of mosquito repellents can protect both your health and sanity this summer. Mosquito females bite people to ...

Iceland was one of the only mosquito-free places in the world, at least according to its records. Not anymore. By Amelia Nierenberg Iceland lost the distinction this month of being one of the last ...

Hedonists who drink beer, don’t wash, share a bed and eschew sunscreen may be more attractive to mosquitoes – at least, that’s what a study of festivalgoers found. For their Mosquito Magnet Trial, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For as long as I can remember, I have been prone to large, itchy, irritating mosquito bites. My husband ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If anyone feels like a mosquito magnet when they're outdoors, it might be due to factors ranging from a person's body odor to their blood type. With new warnings about protecting ...

LAS VEGAS — If at one time it was thought mosquitoes couldn’t survive in desert climates, this city is a case study in how wrong that is. Mosquitoes typically prefer more tropical, humid conditions, ...

Mosquitoes have long been among humanity’s most formidable adversaries, plaguing us for thousands of years and causing more deaths than any other animal. With traditional control methods facing ...

You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Summer is on the horizon. You’re probably looking forward to flip-flops, barbecues and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we move through our driest season, many homeowners are looking for ways to conserve water before the regular afternoon thunderstorm cycle returns this summer. One popular ...

Zika, a mosquito-borne virus first identified in 1947 in a Rhesus macaque monkey, continues to perplex scientists in many ways nearly 80 years later. While many people with a Zika virus infection ...