Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks

Researchers are reporting what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.
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The most painful animal bites and stings humans can experience

All over the world there are poisonous creatures with incredibly painful bites and stings. These are defense mechanisms that, ...
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Golden Retriever’s Pitiful Pout Over Not Scoring Bite of Human’s Dinner Is Priceless

Dogs often beg and sulk if not given food during meals. Viral video shows Wally the Golden Retriever sulking when denied dinner. Experts advise sharing only safe, dog-friendly human foods in ...
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‘Avoid mosquito bites’: 9th human case of West Nile virus identified this season, health officials say

A Middlesex County man in his 50s has been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV), marking the ninth human case of the mosquito-borne illness identified in Massachusetts this season, state health ...
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‘London Underground mosquito’ is actually much older than previously thought

(CNN) — A type of mosquito that was believed to have evolved in the London Underground has a much older origin in the Mediterranean, according to a new genetic study. The myth originated during World ...
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Pelican tries to "eat" little girl

A hungry pelican tried to take a bite out of a little girl. A funny video shows the bird eyeing the girl before walking toward her and stretching its long beak around her head. The girl was visiting ...