ST. LOUIS — If you always seem to be the one covered in itchy red mosquito bites while your friends remain untouched, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that about 20% of people consistently ...

If you love spending time in Michigan's great outdoors during summer, you may fall prey to insect bites. The itchy welts can be a real nuisance, especially if you don't know what insect bit you. While ...

Discover the fascinating science behind why mosquitoes prefer certain individuals over others. Learn about the role of carbon ...

Surprising facts about summer’s least favorite insect. — -- intro: Thanks to West Nile virus, mosquitoes have been in the news lately—and likely all over your backyard—but how much do you really ...

Every summer, I get eaten alive by mosquitoes. My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my ...

Mosquitoes love me. Even when I’m in a group, the tiny terrors favor my blood over that of others. (This is likely due to a mix of genetic, physiological and lifestyle factors, according to ...

Have you noticed that some people get bitten by mosquitoes more often than others? I bet we all have that one friend who always has malaria. A recent article by MailOnline has shed light on why some ...

Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

Mosquito gut bacteria, parasites, and viruses are the real reason mosquito bites can be so dangerous. A mosquito does not ...

Look forward to bugs dying in cold weather? What we know about why some big mosquitoes could still bite you this winter, even after a freeze.

Malaria cases have skyrocketed in Djibouti in recent years. Rachel Schraer reports on a British company helping produce ...