Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash; you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? Now researchers better understand why ...

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would ...

Scratching activates mast cells that release histamine and substance P, creating a prolonged itch-scratch cycle that worsens ...

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A rodent in Santa Fe County has been diagnosed with plague, marking the first confirmed wild ...

A rodent in Santa Fe County has tested positive for the plague, making it the first confirmed wild animal case in the county in 2026.According to health officials from the NMDOH, the rodent was turned ...

Most people get the creeps whenever they come across mice. It’s understandable, though, as mice are known to infest many households, steal food, and chew on clothes and furniture. In fact, mice are ...

A high-wire rescue unfolded Monday evening on the Wild Mouse roller coaster at Idlewild Park in Ligonier Township.

Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human, ...

The recent settlement of a lawsuit between a Boise teacher and the school district over an alleged mouse infestation in a classroom raised an unusual question: Can you contract Lyme disease in Idaho?

The Housing Ombudsman has published learnings on tackling pest infestations after two landlords were ordered to review their services following findings of severe maladministration. The Housing ...