From repellents to oils, we’re using more mosquito defenses than ever— but a pharmacist reveals the hidden health risks.

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CDC reports record-breaking emergency room visits for tick bites, with children and elderly most affected. Learn prevention ...

While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, ...

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, citronella, and tea tree are effective at repelling mosquitos. These oils repel ...

The usual treatment for skeeter syndrome is a topical prescription steroid such as triamcinolone or clobetasol. A small ...

Tick season is in full-swing and health experts believe the number of these pesky, little parasites will increase every year.

Q. I have “skeeter syndrome” and have lived with it since childhood. While others put on perfume when dressing to go out, I douse myself with “eau de DEET” with either OFF or Cutter.

If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with a mosquito. Beyond being pests, mosquitoes can cause itchy bites and carry infectious diseases. That's because when mosquitos ...

Ticks can be active in any season and experts say it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as ...