Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis), also known as "crabs," are an insect infestation that ...

Lice, particularly among kids, can often be quite common. These critters are extremely infectious and can easily pass from one individual to another. Though there are a plethora of lice remedies ...

Knowing a little information about the available lice treatments can go a long way in helping you to make an informed choice. Products to treat lice range from over-the-counter (OTC) treatments ...

There are about 40 strains of HPV that can affect the genitals, but most strains do not cause symptoms and go away on their own. Sometimes, HPV leads to genital warts. HPV is responsible for 99.7% of ...

Cermaq has signed an agreement with Sea Farm Innovations (SFI) to introduce a new tool designed to combat sea lice in Chile. SFI developed a delousing system that uses "flushing with clean sea water ...

Super lice do not look any different from normal lice. They’re identified by their resistance to common treatment. With proper over-the-counter treatment, head lice can be treated. Super lice ...

A child constantly scratching an itchy scalp may be a clear sign that head lice are doing the rounds, but choosing from an array of treatments can be really confusing. We surveyed 3,015 parents with ...

Turmeric is a spice used in cooking and has also been used for medicinal purposes. It contains a compound called curcumin, which is the source of its potential health benefits. Curcumin supplements ...

A former NFL wide receiver is being sued by a New York woman who accuses him of intentionally infecting her and others with an incurable sexually transmitted disease. The unnamed plaintiff also ...

The rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to pose threats. The prevalence of one uncurable STI in particular – genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 – is at a ...

Aussies in one state have been issued a warning about a “highly fatal” disease with no known cure, with infection causing paralysis and even death. Queensland chief health officer Heidi ...

Common STIs Caused by Parasites in College Populations: Pubic Lice (“crabs”) Pubic lice are neither a bacterial or viral infection, but are parasitic insects found in the genital area. Scabies occurs ...