Skeptical toxologists say MRSA bacteria more likely caused infection. May 24, 2010— -- By the time Victoria Franklin called her twin sister to take her to the hospital in Atlanta on April 9, her ...

Is that red bump a spider bite or could it be a staph infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA)? MRSA, a newer type of staph infection, has been present in Iowa since at ...

Proving to your landlord that pests caused your health problems is an uphill battle.

AGAINST HER APARTMENT COMPLEX OVER SEVERE SPIDER BITES. PATRICIA SHIELDS SAYS SPIDERS LIKE THIS ONE WERE FOUND IN THE BATHROOM OF HER OLD APARTMENT IN LARGO. SHE SAYS SEVERAL OF THE SPIDER BITES ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

Rescue personnel on the island of Kauai responded to an incident on a remote trail near the famous Napali Coast last week after a hiker became incapacitated due to “a rapidly worsening infection from ...

A spider bite turned into a weeks-long, life-threatening medical ordeal for a 16-year-old boy in Iowa this summer, his family revealed. Noah Johnson, set to be a high school junior this fall, was ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

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.

Wolf spider bites are not poisonous and typically cause mild symptoms like redness and itching. Allergic reactions to wolf spider bites may include hives, facial swelling, or trouble breathing. A wolf ...

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...