An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and dog owners frequenting Singapore's green spaces. These spots are ideal for ...

Tick bites can look very different from person to person, Dr. Melissa Levoska, an assistant professor of dermatology at the ...

Ticks can spread various dangerous diseases. Understanding what to do after removing one is just as crucial as knowing how to ...

Faced with a rash of shark deaths marked by brain swelling, Canadian and American scientists are trying to solve a marine ...

Tropical diseases primarily affect people living in or visiting tropical and subtropical regions. Such disorders are major public health issues because they are usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or ...

You can only see it with a microscope. It gets into the skin of humans by mistake. The rash and itching are the body's allergic reaction to parasites in the skin. This parasite can be found in lakes ...

Phytochemicals are chemicals found in plants that protect them from viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites ... Rarely, some people may get a skin rash after handling mullein plants.

Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about. suriya - stock.adobe.com Scratching an ...