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While your hot girl walks, hikes, and trail runs are important for your overall well-being, heading into nature means you (and your pet) may encounter ticks—no matter where you live. Different species ...

The idea of anything feasting on your blood is freaky, but ticks come with an extra level of concern given their ability to spread serious diseases (Lyme disease, for starters). If you’ve developed a ...

Mosquitoes are small, flying insects that are common to the U.S. They have a long, needle-like mouth part called a proboscis that breaks skin and sucks blood from people and animals. Some mosquitoes ...

Itchy, red and generally uncomfortable, bug bites are not only hard to avoid, but they can be tough to get rid of, too. Still, you don’t have to choose between the great outdoors and suffering through ...

The weather is finally warm, which means it’s time for grilling, camping, hiking and generally spending more time outdoors. But the rising temperature doesn’t just make people crave a bit of nature; ...

An animal bite can be dangerous if left untreated because bacteria can enter the wound, leading to infection. In some cases, a person can prevent infection from an animal bite. Early care, including ...

Spiders live all over the United States. You might notice their webs out in nature, your backyard, or inside your house. They might not look pretty, but they’re very helpful. They eat other ...

Toothpaste is a daily staple in more than 300 million Americans’ oral hygiene routines, and more people are looking for sustainable oral care products that are made with safe ingredients and reusable ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

A mako shark off the coast of New Zealand has delivered the most powerful bite of any shark ever physically measured, scientists say. According to the Discovery Channel program Mako Nation, which ...