As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals.

As deforestation shrinks Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes that once fed on many animal species are increasingly turning to human blood.

Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000 people ...

North Carolina officials are advising people to stay on the alert for disease-carrying ticks and mosquitoes, following a record year for several vector-borne illnesses in 2024. The North Carolina ...

The verdict is in! Scientists have cleared mosquitoes of any responsibility in the spread of Lyme disease, and say ticks are solely to blame for the pervasive disease. Many patients of Lyme disease do ...

Every year on August 20, the world observes World Mosquito Day to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and preventive measures. The day marks the discovery of the link between mosquitoes and ...

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A new study finds mosquitoes in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest are increasingly feeding on humans as deforestation reduces wildlife ...

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Mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus (WNV), chikungunya, and dengue are spreading more widely and for longer durations across Europe, with health authorities warning that changing climate ...

A Long Island resident tested positive for chikungunya virus, marking New York’s first locally acquired case since 2019, state health officials announced. The CDC issued a travel warning for China, ...