GROWING up in a village, Sungai Pelek assemblyman Yap Ee Wah spent his childhood fishing, swimming in a lake, catching spiders, flying kites and indulging in simple outdoor games.

Virtually any place on Earth where the sun's long, warm rays coincide with a bit of moisture, you will find a mosquito. There are 3,700 species worldwide, but only 150 in North America.

There's a new and growing threat to your pets' health, and while I wish I could tell you it's just another Internet rumor, it's all too real. I should know, because my dog is its latest poster child. I'm talking about something you might have thought

They are found on eaves and porch ledges — especially during the summer. The small combs or nests of yellow jackets are a common sight in the Hill Country.

The short answer is: Your allergies have just kicked in. So what now? Most people with no history of allergies will try an over-the-counter medication to see if it helps, according to Luann Domenico, manager at the Care Site Pharmacy at Geisinger Health C