Children have returned to school, and some parents are concerned they could be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice ...

Most people with a lice infestation will find less than 10 lice on their heads. However, infestations can become severe if untreated. A lice infestation (pediculosis) can make you feel like your head ...

Some people may be tempted to go the natural route, using coconut oil, tea tree oil, neem oil, eucalyptus oil or anise oil ...

Lice can be treated using specialized combs, medicated shampoos, or home remedies like oils. But there’s no single treatment that can get rid of lice right away. Lice are tiny parasites that live in ...

A new type of head lice that has shown to be resistant to the usual forms of treatment have been discovered in infestations recorded in 48 states, according to researchers, giving parents something ...

CNN — (CNN) — Marianne had a phone call she would never forget. Her daughter’s preschool called and asked her to pick up her child because she had lice. As someone who had never dealt with lice ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As we gear up for back-to-school, buying school supplies, backpacks, clothes and shoes, there is something else you might consider: head lice prevention. The start of the ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Heads up: prime head lice season is nearly here. Scratch, itch, shudder. The majority of lice outbreaks strike from September to October (although these pesky critters can crop up any time), and the ...

An icky-sounding creature called sea lice-which find their way into beachgoers swimsuits and cause a red, bumpy rash called . If you dont want this to be you, read on for advice to keep yourself ...

(CNN) — Marianne had a phone call she would never forget. Her daughter’s preschool called and asked her to pick up her child because she had lice. (CNN) — Marianne had a phone call she would never ...