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 ...

The devastated family of a Greek shipping heiress who died after being bitten by an insect have accused two hospitals of negligence. The family of Marissa Laimou, 28 are taking legal action against ...

A 28-year-old Greek heiress has died from an insect bite after two hospitals turned her away, her mum has said. Marissa Laimou, known as Lemos, was found dead in bed in her London flat by her ...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — The year's first human case of West Nile Virus in Kalamazoo County was confirmed by health officials Monday. The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department said ...

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