It's bound to happen at a summer picnic, a peaceful walk in the woods or simply sitting in your backyard… a mosquito targets ...

Scientists have finally explained why mosquitoes prefer some people over others, and it all comes down to your personal scent ...

Do mosquitoes always seem to single you out? Science says your blood type might be the reason. This fascinating video dives ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jonathan Day, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) It’s rare to attend an outdoor ...

ST. LOUIS — If you always seem to be the one covered in itchy red mosquito bites while your friends remain untouched, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that about 20% of people consistently ...

Recent rainstorms have led to a mosquito population boom across the Phoenix area, but there are ways to protect yourself and ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If anyone feels like a mosquito magnet when they're outdoors, it might be due to factors ranging from a person's body odor to their blood type. With new warnings about protecting ...

Mosquitoes are more attracted to people with high body heat, dark clothing, and higher carbon dioxide output – like those exercising or pregnant. Genetics may play a major role; a study suggests DNA ...

There’s not much that's good about mosquitoes. The itch-inducing little suckers kill about 725,000 people a year worldwide through the diseases they transmit: malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, ...

Mosquitoes love to bite me. I’ve never met a bug spray I didn’t love (although special shout out to the Burt’s Bees all-natural bug repellent that smells like a dream) and never had a body part that ...