Insect bites trigger different reactions in the body. Mosquito bites cause a release of histamine, which leads to itching and swelling. Bee stings, on the other hand, introduce venom that causes ...

When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

While allergies and other factors can lead to ... As with hornets and wasps, mosquito bite bruises don’t usually require medical attention. The brown recluse venom usually causes a white blister ...