Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of cues, including body odour (especially lactic acid), carbon dioxide, heat, skin ...

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While most Kunjin infections in humans cause mild or no symptoms, the virus can occasionally lead to serious brain ...

Malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile fever are all diseases that can be spread by mosquitoes. Hundreds of thousands of people die from such infections every year. David Hancock was almost one of ...

Encountering a lizard indoors can be startling, but these common house geckos are harmless, primarily feeding on insects. While they can bite if corne ...

Insects are often tiny and easily overlooked, yet some pose serious threats to human health and life, either through venomous stings, aggressive behaviour, or disease transmission. Understanding which ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about traveling to certain regions that are ...

Mosquito exposure can quietly reshape travel plans, especially in outbreak zones where timing, preparation, and daily habits ...

A Frankston South man is urging Victorians to protect themselves against mosquitoes as he battles a flesh-eating bacteria for ...

In 2024, "sloth fever" hit the news cycle as a new public health threat: The virus was found in people who'd recently ...

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