Brown recluse bites often start with a blister at the center of a small, painful wound. The tissue around it can appear red and bruised. Symptoms can quickly progress to more serious swelling and ...

As a travel writer who is frequently on the road, I’m very aware that I might get sick while I’m away from home. But I wasn’t prepared for the impact my experience with shingles would have on me—or ...

When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

A mother of three in West Memphis, Arkansas, says a spider bite ended up costing her a leg. "I was seeing my little cousins off to prom and their dad was like, 'Why are you limping? What's going on?' ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Sara Iannacone, 34, is often away from home due to her job as a travel writer. She's seen a lot of the world and had misadventures while vacationing, but nothing compares to when she developed ...