If you’ve noticed a bug on your clothes, in your hair, in your kid’s hair, or on your pet, there’s no need to panic, as it might not be a louse. Many insects have a lice-like appearance and are often ...

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance ...

Any evidence of lice was once reason for immediate dismissal from school, with no return until the student's head was lice free. But "no-nit" policies have been dropped in favor of "nonexclusion" ...

Schools are being hit with a fresh wave of infestations as children return to the classroom after Christmas, with new figures showing a major January surge. Online pharmacy Chemist4U has seen sales of ...

10:10, Fri, Jan 16, 2026 Updated: 10:11, Fri, Jan 16, 2026 Head lice are feared to make a post-school holidays comeback as children return to classrooms. Online pharmacy Chemist4U reported that sales ...