A new scientific breakthrough could reshape how the world responds to deadly snakebites. Thanks to antibodies found in the blood of a man who has spent nearly two decades building immunity to snake ...

Warmer weather means more snakes out and about and in North Carolina, there are a number of venomous types. According Dr. Benjamin German, an emergency medicine physician with WakeMed, their emergency ...

Actor Walton Goggins recently shared a harrowing experience while filming a scene for the TV series ‘White Lotus’—he was bitten by a snake. This real-life incident underscores the genuine risks posed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Different venoms attack the body differently. Neurotoxic venom directly attacks the nerves and prevents the brain from receiving ...

Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is found across the Indian subcontinent and is responsible for over 40% of snake bite-related deaths in India each year. Its venom is extremely variable, and snake ...

Whenever scientists achieve a greater understanding of the causes of cancer, as well as the hope that some lifestyle changes may aid in preventing certain types of cancer, we must collectively pay ...

The venom of one of the world's deadliest snakes is even stronger in dry weather, reveals new research. Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists. Now ...