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.

In many U.S. homes, a spider bite begins as a forgettable sting, then changes pace while daily life keeps moving. Most bites stay mild, but the medically important exceptions can shift from local ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...