When summer arrives, you probably have nothing but vacation, beach days, travel and barbecues on your mind. The last thing you’re worrying about is remembering to check yourself for ticks. While it’s not a fun task, preventing tick bites is important, particularly when it comes to avoiding conditions like lyme disease. With this in mind, … Read more
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones … Read more
A 6-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a rabid bat outside her Wisconsin home — before her brother killed the animal with a homemade “Braveheart”-inspired sword, her family and health officials said Tuesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Cecilia “Cece” Kale was … Read more
A German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his pants and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family vacation, German police said Monday. The 57-year-old man was watching the snake-charming show at a hotel in Hurghada, a popular beach holiday destination on the Red Sea, in early April. … Read more