Scabies mites need a human or animal host in order to live. They burrow into your skin, where they lay eggs. They’re very contagious and can easily pass through close contact. With scabies ...

New research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common trigger of allergic asthma, ...

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology): So, the best way for treating mites or diagnosing mites is doing a really good physical exam: a thorough physical exam that includes looking from, ...

While not dangerous, dust mites live in the home and feed off dead skin from humans and pets. They can cause allergic reactions including wheezing, runny nose and itchy eyes and skin, and in worse ...

The highly magnified image of a dark hole in pink surroundings recirculated on social media in mid-November 2024.

The Canadian Animal Task Force rescued 46 cats and two dogs from a home in northern Alberta. The animals' owner had died a ...

A study at MedUni Vienna's Department of Dermatology provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

Oct. 28, 2024 — Thin, stretchy skin -- like that of a pig or human -- significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials ...

An Asian American waiter named Willis gets embroiled in a mystery after witnessing a crime in Charles Yu's National Book ...