LICE. When it happens to ourselves or our child(ren), we tend to feel like we have to keep it a secret. Yes, it's "embarrassing". Yes, it...

When you ask yourself how do you get lice, you also want to know why your kids get head lice more often than you or other adults. Have...

Head lice are parasites that live in your hair and feed off the blood from your scalp. Although head lice are harmless and don’t spread...

Finding head lice can often lead to anxiety and worry, and—if it's your child that's affected—maybe even guilt. You can take steps to...

An itchy scalp and white objects in your hair can mean dandruff, or it might be head lice. To make sure you get it right, use our guide...

Head lice is one of the top reasons children miss school, yet there's no single, foolproof remedy. One of the most time-honored...

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...

Add lice to the list of four-letter words that make people cringe. The wingless parasites are itchy and bothersome, and an infestation is...

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...

Lice do not jump or fly, they simply crawl (9 inches p/min) from head to head. Head Lice have become VERY resistant to over-the-counter...

After our visit: 1) Change sheets on any bed the infested person might have slept in, in the last 24 - 48 hours. Wash and Dry in HOT...