Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

MASON CITY — The red spider bite mark on Allen Steckman’s knee is starting to fade. He has been taking antibiotics, prescribed by a doctor, since Saturday. Steckman believes he and another person in ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.