Insect repellant, sunscreen and anti-bacterial ointments are handy tools for parents of little ones who love the outdoors.
22 Food consumption and at-home use of bug sprays expose us to chemical sprays that may cause cardiovascular problems.
7 Biologists are finding an abundance of ticks with Lyme disease far beyond wooded country trails—they're popping up in your city parks.
67 The insect carries parasites that cause Chagas disease, a flu-like illness that can be fatal. But it's most often contracted in Central and South America.
9 Scientists continue to uncover the biomechanics of tick bites—and their findings suggest these little monsters pose even more trouble than once thought.
20 The invasive species has already made itself known in more than nine states.
163 A bug's life—edible insects are nutritious and often surprisingly delicious.
5 These whole-house insecticides are frequently tied to severe respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.
6 But most understand the dangers of being bitten by the disease-carrying parasites.
21 Without early treatment, Chagas disease can cause heart failure.
0 Caregivers of severely allergic children should know what to do in an emergency—and always have an epinephrine auto-injector on hand.
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