Everybody Gets Lice is ideal for home libraries, school classrooms, public libraries, pediatrician offices, and any space where families need clear, reassuring information. The book is available on ...

Head lice can be a major frustration, especially when it comes to our kids - but what is the best course of treatment? MANY of us will remember being searched with a ‘nit’ comb in our younger years – ...

There are different types of lice. The type you have depends on the part of your body that’s affected: Head lice affect the scalp. Pubic lice (also called “crabs”) affect your genital area. Body lice ...

Coconut oil has been gaining attention as a possible treatment for head lice. Head lice are tiny, blood-sucking insects that live and lay eggs on your scalp. They cause itching and irritation, and an ...

Lice thrive in cold weather, causing weight loss up to 0.21 pounds daily. Systemic drugs work best on sucking lice while topical options handle both types.

Lice are commonly transferred from schoolchildren or by sharing combs, brushes, and towels. You can use over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, prescription treatments, or home remedies to kill and remove ...

As millions of people journey to South Carolina beaches this summer, some will share the water with unwelcome companions. Dubbed sea poisoning, ocean itch and even seabather’s eruption, sea lice can ...

‘Lice are like living fossils we carry around on our own heads.’ By Laura Baisas Published Nov 8, 2023 2:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...