If you’ve ever wondered how much blood a mosquito actually takes from you during that annoying bite, prepare to be surprised: it’s not a lot at least, not for a human! But for the mosquito, it’s a ...

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Mosquitoes are able to survive prolonged droughts by drinking blood, which helps to explain how their populations quickly rebound when it finally rains, biologists at the University of Cincinnati said ...

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Have you ever wondered why you get more mosquito bites then others? Or have you ever been told you have sweet blood? News 19 received questions wanting to know if a specific ...

It’s the season for barbecues, bonfires, and spending late summer days outside with friends and family. When enjoying the great outdoors, if you find yourself getting bitten by mosquitoes more than ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. If you or someone you know seems to get bitten by ...

Male mosquitoes may be nearly as bloodthirsty as females under certain conditions, new research suggests. That upends the notion that only female mosquitoes bite, drink blood and spread diseases while ...

After Hurricane Florence, reports started rolling in of “giant mosquito” sightings – and bitings – throughout North Carolina. What’s going on with these mega mosquitoes that can be as big as a quarter ...