Some people may be tempted to go the natural route, using coconut oil, tea tree oil, neem oil, eucalyptus oil or anise oil ...

Lice can be treated using specialized combs, medicated shampoos, or home remedies like oils. But there’s no single treatment that can get rid of lice right away. Lice are tiny parasites that live in ...

If you've ever experienced head lice, you know how uncomfortable they can be. These tiny, parasitic insects can also be unsettling and tough to get rid of. "An infestation might feel like tickling on ...

Head lice are little, wingless insects that live on the scalp and suck human blood. Female lice lay eggs (nits) attached to the hair shaft near the scalp and cause itching and discomfort. Since lice ...

You may have survived the school year lice-free. But that doesn't mean parents can let down their guard over the summer. The experts at Consumer Reports say lice can spread just as easily at sleepaway ...

Body lice are tiny insects that live in clothing, bedding, and other fabrics. They feed on human blood and then return to the ...

Kids are back in school and some of them might be coming home with more than just homework. A woman known as the "Potomac Lice Lady" says there are a few things parents should know that can help if ...

SOUTH BEND — They itch, you scratch. Some head lice are becoming resistant to treatment. This ‘Super Lice’ as it’s being called -- has been found in most states and our area. But experts say, you ...

Have lice been bugging your family lately? You’re not alone. Professional delousers in NYC and the surrounding areas say they have seen an unfortunate uptick in outbreaks of these icky, hair-residing ...

Some University of Maryland students say they’re disgusted and worried after body lice were discovered inside at least two buildings on the College Park campus. Pest control teams were working Friday ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...