While it is important to protect yourself, you also want to avoid mosquito repellents that may cause longer-lasting harm to your body. Here are several mosquito repellents you should avoid using.

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Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at Aspirus-St. Luke’s, shares how manage those pesky insect bites and stings. How should we take care of insect bites? Dr. Dylan: Flies, Mosquitoes, ...

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Growing up, mosquito bites quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bump on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater part of a week. Cold ...

On long summer days, there’s almost nothing better than relaxing in the park, sprawled out on the grass, soaking up the warm sunshine. While the idea of being able to spend more time outside is one ...

A cold compress is an effective way to numb pain and reduce swelling from insect bites. The cold constricts blood vessels, minimizing inflammation around the bite site. Wrap ice cubes in a cloth or ...

Summer's here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a ...

Clustered red bumps on ankles and feet are often flea bites. Understand the signs, treatment, and how to eliminate fleas from ...