What are sea lice? Experts explain how to treat itchy, stinging rashes from the tiny sea creatures filling South Carolina beaches this summer.

Lice are tiny parasites that live on human beings and feed on blood. They seldom cause serious medical problems, but they are both annoying and contagious. There are three types of lice that can ...

A handful of states have passed legislation allowing ivermectin to be sold and purchased over-the-counter (OTC) -- and other ...

Exhibit in the US city of Baltimore shows how mercury, arsenic, lead and orpiment were used to illustrate and bind books ...

Interest in the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin skyrocketed during the covid-19 pandemic, but evidence for many of its ...

Skin itches can be temporary or long-term. They can be painless or very painful. In addition, skin diseases or causes of skin itches can be mild or can be life-threatening if left ...

This Palm Beach County spot voted the 'Best Dog-Friendly Beach in the United States' according to USA TODAY's 10Best list.

Is there any way you’re not going to wonder if it’s head lice? Head lice are ... are an infestation of the “human itch mite” (aka sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The scabies mites burrow into the ...

There's a lack of resources for implementing the laws. There needs to be more people that have time to go do welfare checks and follow through on these neglect cases,” said the director of a Vermont ...

Sea lice can be found along the entire North Carolina coast, The N&O previously reported. Each summer, thimble jellyfish make ...

At the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, one group of captive chimps has taken to dangling grass out of their ears, a trend ...

Head lice can spread quickly, particularly among children. However, there are ways to prevent lice from spreading. Learn more here.