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 ...

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 ...

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?' ...

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 ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside during summer is one of the best parts of the season. While the weather may ...

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 ...