To get rid of mosquito bites and soothe itching, avoid scratching and try a cool compress or an antihistamine medication.

If you see a hickory tussock caterpillar, it's best to admire it from afar. Many people associate summer with increased insect activity, but fall is a surprisingly busy time for things that creep, ...

Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports many basic bodily functions. It is important for a healthy heart, nerves, muscles and bones, and also helps to regulate calcium and blood sugar levels.

The chickenpox – or varicella – vaccine is now available free of charge for all babies born on or after October 1st, 2024. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has recommended the ...

Rick Moody’s famous short story “Boys” begins as generically as possible: “Boys enter the house, boys enter the house.” The repetition establishes a rhythm for a story composed in one long paragraph, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s vaccine advisory panel voted on Thursday to no longer recommend a particular form of vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, which ...

Gardeners and hikers beware: Poison ivy may look like an unassuming plant, but it's one you're going to want to be able to identify before you wind up with an uncomfortable rash. If you do come home ...

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s newly reconstituted vaccine advisory panel meets this week to vote on recommendations for shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox. The panel, which ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B ...

They also address dryness, bumps, and ingrown hairs. Reece Andavolgyi is an Updates Editor at InStyle, where she covers all things beauty, fashion, news, deals, and trends. She covers deals, shopping ...