A urethral swab screens for many types of infection. A provider quickly collects a sample by inserting a special Q-tip into ...

Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

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“The same happened when we applied external pressure to several of the crab’s body parts,” he said. The findings, according to scientists, indicate that shore crabs have some form of pain ...

The report from The University of Gothenburg is also just the latest in decades of research on crabs and pain responses. That existing body of research arguably provides more than enough evidence that ...

Cross-body bags are an accessory hero, just as suited to everyday wear as they are to going out. Classic leather options in monochrome hues are versatile staples, while bold prints make an ...

When sexual partners perform oral sex on each other at the same time, the practice is commonly called "sixty-nining" or "doing 69." Oral stimulation of other body parts, such as the breasts and ...

Cutaneous disease is a frequent cause of morbidity in the homeless. Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma ...