Hedonists who drink beer, don’t wash, share a bed and eschew sunscreen may be more attractive to mosquitoes – at least, that’s what a study of festivalgoers found. For their Mosquito Magnet Trial, ...

A reload crew of Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator and Maintainers performs reload operations on their air defense system. (Sgt. Connor Davis/Army) The Army is planning to grow its ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For as long as I can remember, I have been prone to large, itchy, irritating mosquito bites. My husband ...

You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Summer is on the horizon. You’re probably looking forward to flip-flops, barbecues and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we move through our driest season, many homeowners are looking for ways to conserve water before the regular afternoon thunderstorm cycle returns this summer. One popular ...

If you feel like you’re the victim of itchy mosquito bites more often than others, it may not be all in your head. Mosquitoes primarily rely on carbon dioxide to locate their targets, Swiger said.

If you get bitten a lot by mosquitoes, it might be personal. UW researcher Jeff Riffle studies mosquitoes and why they bite some people over others. He talks about his research and how it’s aimed at ...

Mosquitoes are some of the most effective hunters on the planet. They can track you down at great distance by sniffing out the air you breathe. Once they find exposed skin, they use their needle-like ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Mosquitos can carry some dangerous diseases, including malaria, recently rediscovered in Florida. Whether you are a target of those pesky insects may depend on an odd array of ...

Mosquitos can carry some dangerous diseases, including malaria, recently rediscovered in Florida. Whether you are a target of those pesky insects may depend on an odd array of factors including your ...

Now mosquito magnets like Zarins are helping scientists pinpoint what entices these thirsty bloodsuckers. Along the way, there’s new hope for relief. More than just a nuisance, mosquitoes can carry ...