Common bug sprays may affect the formation of egg cells during pregnancy, scientists have warned. DEET, chemically named N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is an active ingredient in many insect repellents.

Prone to bug bites? Here’s the breakdown on this remedy—and other tips that may help. Getty Images/EatingWell animation Summer is here, and while that means sunny skies, warm breezes and outdoor fun, ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

When those pesky insects start buzzing and biting this summer, you might reach for a can of insect repellent to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, perhaps one with DEET. Have you ever wondered what ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study found that an already-existing drug could, when taken by humans, turn blood into mosquito poison that kills the bugs within hours. The study, recently published in ...

Scientists are always looking for better ways to foil bugs that leave itchy welts in their wake. Despite the many tools being studied, from tick-killing fungus to genetically modified mosquitoes, bug ...

Just like adults and kids, babies need protection against the bites of mosquitoes and ticks. But a baby’s sensitive skin means that choosing an insect repellent for them requires a bit of extra care.