Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

It may sound trivial, but experts warn that a long-term itch should never be dismissed. It can be a warning sign of an ...

A controversial anti-parasitic drug said without evidence to be a treatment for COVID-19 could be available over the counter.

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Ivermectin is an effective treatment for parasites in animals and for use by humans to treat parasites such as head lice and ...

Planning healthcare for flood-affected people requires not only medical services but also preventive, promotive and ...

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The Utah jail where Tyler Robinson will likely live out his days if convicted of Charlie Kirk's murder has been riddled with ...

An inquiry into Queensland's child safety system has heard the system is made up of a "labyrinth" of meetings and bureaucracy ...

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