Head lice are nothing new, but the recent uptick in lice outbreaks could be due in large part to new policy changes. Head lice in...

Here’s a word of advice if you’re planning to fly Delta Air Lines: Do not scratch your head during the flight , except in the privacy of...

Head lice season has begun—the time of year when millions of creepy, crawly itchy bugs take up residence in kids’ scalps. A parent's...

Many of us remember whispering about the classmate who left school early because they had lice, the evasive bug that make scalps their...

Head lice are annoying, but they don't actually make people sick, and children with the condition should not be kept away from school,...

Last night, my 3-year-old daughter made soft, singing noises while she dipped a plastic boat in and out of the bubbles of her bath,...

Can my child go to school with head lice? NYC Schools have a “No Head Lice” policy. Students who have live head lice are not allowed to...

My kids’ school lets students with head lice stay in class. What a great policy! If you’re a parent, you’ve probably gotten the dreaded...

Smartphones have been blamed for a dramatic rise in head lice among schoolchildren because they encourage youngsters to gather round in...

Interesting article in SciAm about the difficulty in treating head lice infestations. “Overexposure to insecticides has bred resistance...

Like many other parents, I’ve paid my dues when it comes to head lice. It was a while ago, back in day care, and there was a dress-up box...

<p>It’s probably making you squirm just thinking about it – your child comes home from school scratching his head. He has lice. It’s every parent’s nightmare, but it is important to remember that head lice is a nuisance, not a serious disease or a sign of poor hygiene.</p>