New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...

Photographs allegedly showing a species of moth named " Neopalpa donaldtrumpi " were published on a webpage in late September ...

It is a chronic form of eczema that most often affects the scalp. It can also develop on oily areas of the body, like your face, upper chest, and back. When infants develop this condition ...

The larvae of the hookworm penetrate the skin ... Lice are small, wingless insects that infest the scalp and hair of humans, feeding on blood. Head lice are particularly common in children ...

From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays ...

Jessica Wrubel is an accomplished writer, copy editor, and fact checker, working for over 15 years for various publications owned by Tribune Publishing, The Arena Group, and Hearst Communications ...

Bumps on your scalp can occur with trapped hair follicles or acne. But sometimes they can be an indicator of another health condition. Bumps on your scalp can be a symptom of a few different ...

Similar to the bumps that can form on your face, back, or chest—scalp acne is something that can happen to anyone, anytime. Meet the Experts: Mona Gohara, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at ...

Thankfully, the best scalp oils aim to deliver just the right amount of nourishment to significantly enhance the overall health of your hair and scalp. Most professionals recommend adding scalp ...

Not only can dandruff and an itchy scalp cause discomfort, but they can also occasion embarrassment. While there are multiple shampoos and treatment methods available, employing oil could provide ...

Nestled within a traveler’s fresh caper flowers from Italy were long, yellow larvae that caught the eye of agricultural specialists at the Detroit airport, officials said. When the traveler refused to ...

The researchers exposed herring larvae from the Baltic Sea to elevated temperatures, bacteria and a combination of both. They published their results in the journal Science of the Total ...