Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of cues, including body odour (especially lactic acid), carbon dioxide, heat, skin ...

Some people seem to attract mosquitoes far more than others, and scientists think there are clear biological reasons why.

If you love spending time in Michigan's great outdoors during summer, you may fall prey to insect bites. The itchy welts can be a real nuisance, especially if you don't know what insect bit you. While ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois’ first human case of West Nile virus of 2025 has been confirmed in Southern Illinois. The person was hospitalized due to complications of the infection. About one in 150 ...

(CNN) — For summertime beachgoers, the threat of sharks may loom large, but nature’s deadliest predator is actually much smaller. Where humans go, mosquitoes have followed. Their itchy bites and the ...

An Iowa State University scientist is part of an international team of researchers that has upended one of the most famous ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — For summertime ...