Happy leap day (if you're reading this on Feb. 29, the day it publishes) which is good for anglers because it means we all have an extra day to fish. I don't think there is any truth to the rumor that ...

Toddlers bite to relieve teething pain, out of frustration or sometimes just for amusement. Here's how to nip this habit in ...

Biting is a normal part of development in young children. “The daycare director called and said my kid is a biter. They are implementing a behavior plan and say he might get kicked out.” It’s a common ...

Biting can take place for a variety of reasons, including teething, frustration, or a desire for control or attention. Finding the reason behind your kid's biting behavior is key. Parents and families ...

Instead of barking or biting to show her disapproval, this dog does something worse – she judges, and this hilarious video is the testament. Dog doesn’t bite, but she does something worse - judges ...

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. It started when I was at the age when copying my parents (who also incessantly bite their nails) was my most important day-to-day task. It ...

Summer in Florida brings increased bug activity and itchy bites from pests like chiggers, no-see-ums and mosquitoes. Chiggers are tiny mites that leave itchy rashes, often around ankles, knees, waists ...

No matter what you call them, some near-invisible pests can make life miserable at times here in Florida. Biting midges, also commonly called no-see-ums because of how tiny they are, have been making ...

Cameron Webb and the Department of Medical Entomology, NSW Health Pathology, have been engaged by a wide range of insect repellent and insecticide manufacturers to provide testing of products and ...

As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. The behavior is normal, but why do cats bite? When should it be a cause of concern, and how does ...

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...