In sub-Saharan Africa, a child under five dies nearly every minute from malaria. But new research suggests baby wraps treated with insect repellant can protect them.

Portage County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for the year. The virus is transmitted to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes, not from person to person. While most ...

WEST MONROE, N.Y. — The Oswego County Health Department reported on Tuesday, September 23 that a mosquito sample collected on Sept. 17 in the town of West Monroe has tested positive for EEEV. Although ...

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. ON THIS PAGE Preventing a tick bite is preferable to ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Anne Arundel County Health Department have announced an expansion of mosquito control services due to public health ...

Ticks are a danger in Virginia and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Use EPA-registered insect repellents on skin and clothing, but follow product label ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

Ticks are tiny blood-sucking parasites that can spread germs and disease. Although tick season in the United States traditionally spans from April to October, rising temperatures have extended it ...

Four cases of locally acquired dengue fever have been reported in Brevard County, Florida. Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, presents flu-like symptoms and can be life-threatening in severe ...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services identified the first case of West Nile virus in the state in 2025, according to a news release on Monday. Officials said a human case of the virus was ...