The itchiness, irritation, and the incessant scratching caused by the small bugs on your scalp and hair make head lice a nuisance at best and at worst, well—they’re the worst. Head lice feed on blood ...

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: ...

Mr Murphy shared five tips on spotting, treating and preventing head lice: Check smart, not just often: Use a detection comb ...

School is about to resume and with that, so does – cue the head scratch — the infiltration of lice in classrooms. While head lice doesn’t have a season per se it usually peaks when school starts, ...

The NHS notes that indicators and symptoms of head lice may include tiny white eggs or nits (egg cases) in the hair behind ...

HOUSTON — Students with head lice don't have to be sent home from school, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance says for students to be sent home at ...

White or clear nits are typically the empty casings of hatched lice, often found after an infestation has been treated. Brown nits may contain unhatched lice, either living or dead, and require ...

Use diffusers or candles: Use a scent like lavender or eucalyptus. It smells clean and calming, helping to scrub the medical or stressful vibe from the air. Celebrate: Go out for ice cream. Rent a ...

Schools are being hit with a fresh wave of infestations as children return to the classroom after Christmas, with new figures ...