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Lice are tiny parasites that live in human hair and feed blood from the scalp. It causes continuous itching and irritation. Tap to read the seven effective home remedies to get rid of head lice ...

Though the tapeworm can develop within weeks in the human gut, cysticercosis is caused by the migration of larvae into soft tissues where they eventually calcify and form cysts. Here's a video I ...

Chafer grubs are the larvae of large, flying beetles. There are several species, collectively known as chafers. The grubs live in the soil, feeding on plant roots. Damage to lawns first appears as ...

A horrifying image of calcified parasites embedded in the soft tissue of a human body has gone viral after Sam Ghali, an emergency room doctor, shared the seriously disturbing scan on X ...

Leatherjackets are the grubs or larvae of crane-flies (Tipula species) better known by their common name, daddylong-legs. They have long thin legs, narrow bodies and slender wings. Although several ...

The larvae have brown heads and white bodies with six legs up near the head. The other end of the larvae is often enlarged and darker. To tell them apart from other types of grubs, look at their ...

Move aside, “gate lice.” Flight passengers are now debating the latest travel annoyance that takes place on the actual plane: “aisle lice.” Gate lice drew headlines after American Airlines ...

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