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Pubic lice are small insects that stick to your pubic hair. Just like head lice, pubic lice can make you feel very itchy. An expert says coconut oil may help to get rid of pubic lice. Yes, you've heard of hair lice, but pubic lice? Yikes! Even if the thought sends shivers down your spine, you should know they can happen to anyone. When we get head lice, it gets difficult to stop scratching our scalp. Imagine constantly scratching down there, especially when you are at work or some other public place! The embarrassment apart, it is important you go for the right pubic lice treatment. What is pubic lice? Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are tiny insects that tend to multiply on your pubic hair. Dr Akriti Gupta, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Jivisha Clinic, New Delhi, says these are little insects that develop on the pubic hair close to the genitals. It is through close touch like while having sex that you can get crabs. They are curable and don't pose any major health risk, but crabs

Key facts The emergence of acquired resistance to Dolutegravir (DTG) – the preferred antiretroviral drug – is higher than anticipated, reaching levels of up to 19%. DTG resistance amplifies the urgent need to implement standardized surveys to characterize the prevalence and patterns of DTG resistance mutations and their associated clinical determinants. As the use of dolutegravir-based antiretroviral treatment (ART) is scaled up, remaining vigilant in preventing and monitoring HIV drug resistance among infants newly diagnosed with HIV is imperative. The prevalence of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-associated resistance (defined as resistance to tenofovir and/or lamivudine) is low for individuals who acquire HIV while receiving tenofovir-containing PrEP. However, the prevalence of tenofovir and or lamivudine resistance is more than 10-fold higher if PrEP is initiated during undiagnosed acute HIV infection. To stop HIV drug resistance: make optimal antiretroviral medicines available; re

An inpatient, epilepsy-related rehabilitation program shows lasting effects on several aspects of adaptation to epilepsy and quality of life, according to a study published April 16 in Epilepsia .

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While everyone's urine looks different, urine typically falls on a yellow spectrum regarding color. Ideally, urine should also be on the paler yellow side and pretty translucent. However, having urine that's not clear may cause you concern. In some instances, cloudy urine can be harmless; in others, it may be a sign of conditions like kidney stones or urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially if it has a strong odor. Here's what to know about cloudy pee if you're experiencing it and when you should talk to a healthcare provider. Antonio Hugo Photo / Getty Images Cloudy urine, especially with a strong smell, can indicate a UTI. If you have a UTI, you might notice other symptoms, such as burning or pain when urinating or needing to pee more frequently. A healthcare provider can diagnose a UTI after obtaining a urine sample. Not drinking enough water can also cause cloudy urine, Sandip Vasavada, MD, a urologist at Cleveland Clinic, told Healt

ARE MY LIPS just really chapped? Do I have cold sores ? These questions probably come to mind when you notice painful cracks in the corners of your mouth. But, more than likely, this dryness and crusting is an inflammatory skin condition called angular cheilitis, or AC. AC is commonly mistaken for cold sores . It can also resemble chapped lips , which is understandable, says Howard Rubin, M.D. , a board-certified dermatologist at U.S. Dermatology Partners North Dallas. "Although both are seen more frequently in the winter and colder, drier climates, angular cheilitis starts in the corners of the mouth and is usually bilateral," he explains. "AC may lead to fissures or cracks in the affected areas. Severely chapped lips are more often noted on the body of the lip." AC is relatively common. Dr. Rubin says it's associated with excess saliva pooling in the corners of your mouth. When the skin on your lips, which is already thin and sensitive, comes in continuous

Reported rates of syphilis among active-duty service members have increased by 40 percent from 2020 to 2022 and doubled from 2014 levels. Defense public health experts say this is an individual and public health issue that also impacts mission readiness. (Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen graphic illustration by Jessica Saval) (Photo Credit: Jessica Saval) VIEW ORIGINAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are continuing to spread in the United States – affecting millions of men and women of all racial and ethnic groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes the continuing rise of these sexually