Here are some of the mot common bug, insect and spider bites you might be dealing with — and insect bite pictures to help you figure out what type of creature is responsible. Ticks are so small and ...

As parents, teachers and children start getting ready for term one, families will be on the lookout for itchy scalps caused by head lice.

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 ...

There's a new super bug in town trying to take over our kids' heads. Well, at least their hair. It's "super lice," and they are on the rise. Thanks to a genetic mutation, super lice are resistant ...

It can cause panic for parents, but it doesn’t have to.Emily Isom is talking about head lice, something she sees often as a mother and a certified ...

Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on human blood from the scalp. From wet combing to petroleum jelly, check out the ...

Photo / Some parents have been so overwhelmed by the costs of head lice treatment or been led astray by misinformation that ...

The last decade has seen a flood of mitochondrial genomics data on lice and other insects. This data bolsters studies related to properly identifying and classifying insect species and developing ...