“This past week, we’ve seen a noticeable rise in respiratory infections, which is common this time of year with the seasonal change and children returning to school. Parents should also be aware that ...

An invasive East Asia spider has been found in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the National Park Service. National Park Service photo An invasive spider with a ...

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” For a moment I didn’t pay much attention to the large insect buzzing around me. It was one of those gentle spring days and ...

Asian needle ant stings are less painful than bee stings and comparable to a mosquito bite. The risk of anaphylactic shock from a needle ant sting is similar to that of bees or wasps. A 2019 study ...

The Mockingbird owners Mikey Corona and Brian Riggenbach have been a part of the Nashville dining scene for so long that it’s easy to forget their origin story — starting out in the world of ...

HIGH ROCK LAKE — Thousands of people braved the heat on Saturday to stop by the Shriners Club by High Rock Lake and enjoy the annual Dragon Boat Festival. The event serves as the Rowan County Chamber ...

The mother of one of your patients comes urgently into your clinic after the acute onset of severe pain involving the middle finger of her right hand. She was bringing her toddler in for a routine ...

Shark attack fatalities are extremely rare, with odds of 1 in 4,332,817 in a given year. In 2024, there were 47 shark bites worldwide, only four of which were fatal. Drowning, bee stings and even ...

Leopards may rule the top of the food chain in their ecosystems, but even these powerful predators can fall to an unlikely challenger: the honey badger. A leopard’s agility and strength make it a ...

Ever gone swimming in Rhode Island and wondered what creatures might be wading with you? As the water warms up and the air temperature grows hotter, locals and visitors flock to the shores to cool off ...

If you’re looking for a horror-themed bite to eat, then the “Dread Lobster” truck has something to hook you in. Red Lobster, in collaboration with Chain, has teamed up to offer a unique horror-themed ...

During the summer, it's common for kids to come home with small cuts and scrapes or pesky bug bites. Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola recommends that families keep some products handy to treat ...