Is that red bump a spider bite or could it be a staph infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA)? MRSA, a newer type of staph infection, has been present in Iowa since at ...

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

Wolf spiders are spiders in the Lycosidae family that may bite humans when they feel threatened or in danger. A wolf spider bite is not life-threatening, but it may cause mild and uncomfortable ...

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 ...