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.

If you've ever parented elementary school-aged children, you know that a call you want to avoid is one from the school nurse notifying you that your child has been exposed to head lice.

Lice spread through physical contact. Children are more likely to contract lice than adults. Lice have existed for as long as humans. While some types can live elsewhere on the body, the most ...

My sons were scratching their heads madly, which I chalked up to the humidity and high temperatures. Then, I discovered that they were feeling lousy. The adjective “lousy” is derived from the ...

In recent weeks, you may have seen news stories and social media posts claiming that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has newly updated its recommendations on handling head lice in ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- “Super lice,” as too many parents likely know, have become the most common headache in the battle to keep scalps and hair critter-free. But hope exists for removing the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As students head back to school, many parents might not be aware of the latest lice policies issued ...

As kids head back to school, an unlucky few will likely bring home some unwanted guests – head lice. If you remember being sent home when the school nurse found lice in your hair, you might be ...