With just venom and precision, these snakes can defend themselves from afar, without ever needing to bite you. Here’s what ...

Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days. Lyme disease is still the best known and most common disease spread by ticks in Virginia, but there are others such as ...

I love a good bowl of porridge, but it isn’t what I usually go for. So when I found out about Soh Kee Cooked Food, the fact ...

SAN ANTONIO – Are more dogs biting in San Antonio, or is the city just hearing more barking about them? Animal Care Services officials think greater awareness has, at least in part, led to a bump in ...

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Sleep in fish may look different from humans, but rest is essential for survival. Here’s what experts have to say about fish sleep. A protective mucous cocoon surrounds this parrotfish as it sleeps in ...

Houston’s weekend lineup is packed with food, music, and culture. Asia Society Texas’ Night Market returns with its lively mix of art and performances, while Discovery Green’s new Bites & Beyond ...

Biting can take place for a variety of reasons, including teething, frustration, or a desire for control or attention. Finding the reason behind your kid's biting behavior is key. Parents and families ...

Few actions in nature inspire more fear and fascination than snake bites. And the venomous reptiles have to move fast to sink their fangs into their prey before their victim flinches, which may be as ...

Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a ...

WINFIELD — After a recent run of what the Town of Winfield has called "dangerous dog bite complaints," including one attack that killed another dog, officials are warning that residents must properly ...