Overview: Permethrin is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. It is used to treat certain conditions caused by tiny insects, such as scabies and head lice. The most common side effect is a ...

Researchers at Tufts veterinary school say shrews, not mice, are the main source of Lyme disease on Martha's Vineyard. They ...

Fruits and veggies are essential parts of a well balanced diet. They serve most nutrients and health benefits in abundance.

Head lice can be a wintertime headache for families and schools, but simple precautions can stop the spread of these pesky ...

Cottonwood Campground is near the park's southern entrance off Interstate 10. This campground has 62 campsites and some ...

Jones shares his findings on what brings joy to GPs, with the hope that you too will search out joy and build it up in the ...

Black people are less likely than others to get head lice but definitely aren’t immune. Clearing up the myth is the first ...

While common lice infestations can be treated with permethrin and pyrethrin (insecticide treatments), these products have proven to be less effective with super lice. There are a few reasons why ...

The best bug sprays will help protect you and your family from annoying bug bites. Whether you're on a run or sitting on your patio, it's important to protect your exposed skin from pesky insects.

Medical experts say you can still visit dengue hot spots such as Puerto Rico, Argentina and Brazil. But bring repellent.