These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...

This study provides a comprehensive assessment of tick species diversity and tick-borne pathogens in Guangxi, highlighting the potential health risks posed by Rhipicephalus microplus. The findings ...

That red area won’t get any bigger, unless it’s really a rash, which may be a sign of Lyme disease or another tick-borne illness. Ticks bite once and use that site to feed on your blood until ...

Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis), also known as "crabs," are an insect infestation that commonly affects the genital area of humans. It's challenging to estimate the number of people affected by pubic ...

Two neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)--visceral leishmaniasis and lymphatic filariasis--are on the verge of elimination, as per data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC) ...

There are two words that strike fear into every parent’s heart like no other: head lice. You can rest assured that as soon as your little ones start nursery or school, you’ll be forced to deal ...

"Gate lice" refers to passengers who cut lines in the hope of boarding a flight early. American Airlines announced it is expanding its new technology to counter "gate lice" at over 100 airports.

Lice infestations can pose a tough and often embarrassing problem for both kids and adults. Despite the availability of various treatment solutions, a lice comb is often not given due consideration.