Fleas may hitch a ride on you, but they can’t stay. Learn quick removal tips and the pet treatments that end infestations.

Cats are naturally fastidious groomers, making regular baths unnecessary and potentially harmful. While most cats thrive ...

Mosquitoes have exploded across Arizona after the fall rain. Here's what to know about why they bite and why the bites itch more when you scratch.

What can be done to treat and prevent the things that sting from taking over with irritation and itching? From mosquitoes to ...

Lyme disease can cause a rash that sometimes looks like a bullseye and usually appears within a week of the tick bite. While known for the bullseye rash, Lyme disease rashes can vary greatly in ...

To get rid of mosquito bites and soothe itching, avoid scratching and try a cool compress or an antihistamine medication.

Though rare, the bubonic plague is present in certain areas of the United States. Here's how to treat and prevent the deadly ...

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting on Wednesday morning that the state is seeing its second case of human plague this year. According to NMDOH, a 77-year ...

It was late fall in 1844 when a group of pioneers, horses, oxen and wagons arrived on the shore of a beautiful lake embedded below the wall of the Sierra Nevada. Snow had already accumulated on the ...

A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic at Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ont. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.THE CANADIAN ...

First aid refers to the immediate care given to an injured or ill person until full medical treatment is available. You might perform CPR for cardiac arrest, apply pressure to stop bleeding, or use an ...