Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants across NC. Mother Nature had other ideas.

Anaphylaxis can occur with bee, yellow jacket, wasp, or fire ant stings ... These are normal reactions to an insect bite. A large hive at the bite does not mean your child has an allergy. The redness ...

Ants may also come inside in search of water, particularly when the weather is hot. Some species prefer to build their nests ...

In this podcast, student journalist Taryn Pollock explains what the ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus is and why it is commonly called the Zombie ant-virus. Taryn Pollock is a student at South ...

Pustules may also occur from an allergic reaction to food, environmental allergens, or insect bites. Pustules that suddenly erupt in patches on various parts of your body may indicate a bacterial ...

An alpha-gal allergy—also referred to as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)—is an allergic reaction to red meat, such as beef, pork, lamb, or other mammal products. This condition is most often caused by a tick ...

The medical name for painful cramping during a girl's period is dysmenorrhea. Normal cramps happen in over 60% of girls. This cramping is caused by strong muscle squeezing of the uterus. This is ...

An itchy rash with blisters can be caused by a virus, bacterial infection, underlying health condition, insect bite, or allergic reaction. Minor rashes can often be relieved with home care. However, ...

Cardiac macrophages in newborn mice promoted heart cell proliferation after injury, offering a potential approach to regenerate cardiac tissue in adults.