Children share all kinds of things when they go back to school – books, pencils, stories from summer vacation and, unfortunately, pesky and sometimes dangerous parasites that rely on close contact ...

When Cheryl Kennedy of Chicago went to fill a pinworm prescription for her 4-year-old daughter, she was astounded to learn that four tablets of the drug Albenza cost almost $700—even with insurance.

About pinworms, they are nothing to get overly worried about. This is because they’re surprisingly common and easy to treat too. When Simi awoke a second time complaining that “her whole private area ...

Lice, pinkeye and pinworm can spread easily from child to household, but thorough cleaning and good hygiene can help fight them off. By Jolie Kerr This article was originally published on June 3, 2019 ...

Cancer researchers are testing whether a generic drug that has been used for more than 40 years to treat parasitic infections may also help fight cancer. The tests of mebendazole are part of a growing ...

Cross sections of pinworms in patient. The Indiana National Guard continues to monitor soldiers from the 76th Brigade Combat Team after troops conducting annual training in two different states ...

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