It's true: Mosquitos are attracted to some people more than others. Here are the factors that increase your risk of mosquito bites, plus how to prevent them.

From 2004 to 2016, the number of diseases caused by ticks, fleas and mosquitoes more than tripled — and warmer temps may are partly to blame, according to new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Bumps on the palms occur with many skin infections and disorders, some temporary and others more persistent.

At first glance, it can be hard to tell if itchy skin bumps are from bites or an allergic reaction. Close inspection can usually help determine the culprit.

The brown recluse is a spider found almost exclusively in the southwestern and midwestern United States. As its name suggests, the brown recluse tends to reside in hidden areas, such as closets, attics, barns, and piles of rocks or wood. It is a poisonous spider, releasing a toxic venom into the skin during each bite.

The bite-size Snickers bar, also known as Snickers Miniature, is the smallest offering in the Snickers candy bar family. Bite into a bite-size Snickers bar for a tiny treat that packs bite-sized calories.

In 2007, Dr. Alwin C. Lewis published "Why Weight Around?," a book that encourages readers to follow the five-bite diet for weight-loss. Like many fad diets, this plan promises fast weight loss results, but the program has its share of flaws.

Insect bites during pregnancy may be harmless, but they may also endanger you and your unborn child. Diseases from insects can transfer from mother to child and cause pregnancy complications. Additionally, what seems like a bug bite could be a more-serious condition, such as papular dermatitis.

Fingernail and cuticle biting are common bad habits often caused by stress or anxiety, or may be the result of boredom. In fact, it is common for people to bite their nails or cuticles without even realizing they are doing it. Bitten cuticles can look untidy, and in extreme cases lead to soreness and bleeding.

When a bee stings, it can leave behind a barbed stinger in your skin, causing pain, swelling and discomfort. There has been lengthy debate over which method is best for removing a stinger from the skin. However, research published in "The Lancet"

Through their transmission of diseases like malaria, yellow fever and West Nile virus, mosquitoes have been responsible for more deaths than any other animal in history.

A skin rash from an insect bite is an allergic reaction that affects the skin, according to MayoClinic.com. It is not uncommon for an insect bite to cause hives, but the severity of the rash can vary from person to person.