The number might surprise you, every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. As is often the case, when ...

As parents, teachers and children start getting ready for term one, families will be on the lookout for itchy scalps caused by head lice.

Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on human blood from the scalp. From wet combing to petroleum jelly, check out the ...

Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. It’s something everyone dreads but Consumer Reports has some helpful advice if you think your child’s been exposed.

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...

A certified lice expert has shared the common misconceptions around head lice, breaking down what people don't understand about the insects. Cailin, along with her sister, work at a lice clinic ...

With kids back in the classroom after several weeks off from school, it can also serve as a breeding ground for unwanted ...

It can cause panic for parents, but it doesn’t have to.Emily Isom is talking about head lice, something she sees often as a mother and a certified ...

“The plague really transformed human history, so it’s really important ... Ashley started at The Scientist in 2018. Before joining the staff, she worked as a freelance editor and writer, a writer at ...

1. Present three cases where severe head lice infestation was associated with significant iron deficiency anaemia. 2. Critically evaluate the available evidence to identify whether head lice ...

Head lice infestation is a fairly common problem globally, with 6–12 million cases in children ages 3–11 reported annually in the US alone, [1] and is typically observed in the school-aged ...