Spider bites, while often minor, can lead to severe reactions from species like black widows and brown recluses. Prompt first ...

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 ...