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'Crabs' Now Endangered Thanks to Bikini Waxing

Brazilian waxes, in particular, destroy the habitat of pubic lice

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 14, 2013 2:25 PM CST

(Newser) – Will we soon see a "Save the Pubic Lice" campaign? The groin-dwelling insects, more commonly known as "crabs" because of their shape, are now basically an endangered species—and doctors think the popularity of bikini waxing may be to blame (er, thank). In...   Read full story »

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