From fungus gnats to thrips, common houseplant pests can be a real nuisance, but with a bit of know-how, they will disappear ...

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by a parasite carried by insects called kissing bugs, should now be considered endemic in the United States, experts say – and without recognition ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a Tuesday report in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease also known as ...

If you're foraging for berries while camping or hiking in the wilderness, be sure to follow this mnemonic to stay safe and avoid poisonous fruit.

Spiders and other creepy crawlies have an uncanny ability to make your home feel less like a haven and more like a scene from a Halloween horror movie. Whether you’re a homeowner, apartment dweller, ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

(The Hill) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Tuesday report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas. Chagas disease can cause ...

There are lots of options for keeping insects off of your vegetable garden, but this easy-to-make spray will help you keep bugs away with ease.

(The Hill) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Tuesday report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas. Chagas disease can cause ...

Nothing puts a dampener on a camping trip like developing a topographical map of mosquito bites on any exposed skin. Traditional mosquito-deterring options, ranging from DEET-based sprays to ...

Use our guide to stay safe exploring Pennsylvania state parks and Philly trails. A study by University of Pennsylvania researchers linked increased exposure to air pollution to worse cases of ...