Zombie horror series The Last of Us might feel a little more real after you learn about a fungus that infects cave spiders ...

Signs of an infection, such as pus or a fever ... the first few days and then gradually go away, Kassouf says. When ants bite humans, it grabs the skin and also sprays a compound called formic ...

For example, some people will barely notice a mosquito or ant bite while others ... But if you scratch at the bites, you can develop a secondary skin infection. That can lead to swelling and ...

This week, astronomers reported the discovery of a super-Earth potentially capable of sustaining life, occupying an eccentric orbit around its star that oscillates in and out of the habitable zone.

“Oh, God,” purred the Iranian, “I’m so happy to have some people!” We paused our frantic cross-table whispering as a member ...

As HBO finally confirms the release date of The Last of Us season two, scientists say the show's premise could soon be a reality - and disasters like the California wildfires could be to blame.

California's diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, great white sharks, stingrays, widow spiders, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ...

California's diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, great white sharks, stingrays, widow spiders, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and red fire ants, poses various threats to ...

Anaphylaxis can occur with bee, yellow jacket, wasp, or fire ant stings. Anaphylactic reactions are very ... The redness does not mean the bite is infected. Here is some care advice that should help.

Fire ants are usually found in Southern states. They can sting multiple times, and the sites are more likely to become infected. The two greatest risks from most insect stings are allergic reaction ...