Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are wingless insects that feed off human blood on the scalp. They are commonly found in school-age children, although anyone can contract them. The most prominent ...

Adults often say they feel like they have the flu and have painful sores inside their mouth. After you get infected, the virus travels to your nerves and stay there until it reawakens. Even if you ...

A body fat scale can measure body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone density, and more. But they’re not always accurate. Here’s what to know about body fat scales and our top choices.

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 ...

Humans can get infected with three types of sucking lice: head lice, body lice, and pubic lice. A louse infestation is linked to poor hygiene and cold weather. Head lice live on the human scalp and ...

Watch this video for dermatologists' tips to check for and treat lice. Check for and treat head lice like a pro with these dermatologists' tips. Wet the hair of the affected child or adult, if ...

Administrators at Stephensen Elementary School urged parents to check their children for possible signs of hair lice after reports surfaced that some children at the base school showed signs of these ...

A file photo of a transplant surgery in Quebec. Bartonella quintana, an infection caused by body lice, has been found in seven organ transplant recipients in Alberta since 2022. (Radio-Canada ...

Alberta health officials say seven people have been infected by Bartonella quintana, also known as ‘trench fever’ since 2022— all of them organ recipients who were experiencing homelessness.