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.

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of ...

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 ...

From infection risks to first aid and ER signs, experts explain how to handle dog bites safely and prevent them before they happen.

Mississippi is home to more than 30 kinds of spider, but only a handful are dangerous. These creeping crawlers can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific places or dark ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...