Mammalian skin, especially the face of many humans, is infested with mites called ' Demex mites.' Dr. Alejandra Perotti, who studies Demodex mites at the University of Reading in the UK, explains ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...

Scabies, a skin rash caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, is usually treated with prescription medication, but there are home remedies that may help relieve symptoms. Some people report ...

Scratching can be beneficial, but learn more about how in most cases, the harm outweighs the benefit.

German authorities have withdrawn a shipment of Moroccan peppers after tests showed high levels of Abamectin, a pesticide ...

Spring temperatures are here! Spring has sprung in the Kansas City area. While many of us have been excitedly awaiting the ...

From mice performing first aid to birds using antioxidants, animals display remarkable self-medication behaviors that could ...

Hemorrhoids often itch when swollen veins in the anus or rectum trigger inflammation. Inflammation, in turn, stimulates the release of a chemical called histamine that causes itching of the anus ...

If he does, then the problem is more than likely stress with the baby. If he doesn’t, you could be looking at a health issue, ...

Researchers from Auburn University, in a landmark collaboration with Brazil's Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), the world's ...

A new study by Fikrig and other researchers, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, uses a powerful ...