Brevard is releasing sterilized male mosquitoes to combat dengue fever, Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

Summer is here, and you want to make the most of your backyard. There’s nothing worse than planning a cookout or relaxing outside, only to be chased indoors by swarms of bugs. A few smart tweaks can ...

Across much of the world, a tiny striped insect shapes whether families stay healthy or get sick. The Asian tiger mosquito carries Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya, and traditional control efforts often ...

The New World screwworm is getting dangerously close to the U.S., public health officials warn. If left untreated, a ...

Thousands of Americans are poised to be impacted by layoffs after the holiday season this year. Layoffs can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, but they could also be ...

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