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.

Spider bites are a common concern, especially for those spending time in gardens, garages, attics, or areas where spiders tend to hide. While most bites are harmless and cause only minor redness, ...

Is that red bump a spider bite or could it be a staph infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA)? MRSA, a newer type of staph infection, has been present in Iowa since at ...