Yahoo

In head lice outbreaks, ‘selfies’ may be a surprising culprit

Anecdotal reports about a global rise in head lice cases have prompted warnings from some experts about a popular and universal activity among children and teenagers: taking selfies. Head lice, itchy ...
NBC4 Columbus

CDC guidelines: Students with lice no longer need to be sent home early

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As students head back to school, many parents might not be aware of the latest lice policies issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has recently ...
News Medical

Effective ways to combat head lice in schoolchildren

Head lice affect millions of children every year. Schoolchildren are commonly affected by head lice, which attach to hair and feed on human blood. Although head lice are a year-round problem, the ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here's what parents can do

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 ...
NBC News

Have head lice? Don’t panic — here’s how to treat it, according to experts

Lice checks were a dreaded part of my childhood — I remember anxiously waiting for the nurse to call my name for a checkup, hoping a call home wouldn’t follow (sometimes, I wasn’t so lucky). Head lice ...
WMUR

Consumer Reports offers advice on handling head lice and treatment options

MAKE THE BEST CHOICES WHEN FACING LICE. IT’S OFTEN A FAMILY AFFAIR WHEN IT COMES TO COLDS, FLU, AND EVEN HEAD LICE. JUST LIKE ITCHING MY HEAD AND I’M LIKE, I WAS LIKE, THAT IS DEFINITELY A BUG. JUST ...
phillyvoice.com

Children with head lice can remain in school, new AAP guidelines say

Head lice infestations are a common part of childhood, but parents still dread getting a letter from their children's schools saying they need to check their kids for the little insects. Head lice are ...
New York Post

I’m blessed to kill head lice for a living — here’s how to avoid infestation

You think your job’s lousy? A 21-year-old woman is going viral on TikTok after admitting her full-time job is killing scalp-loving critters. Rachel Maroun, from Sydney, Australia, revealed to her ...
Healthline

Head Lice Infestations: How Many and for How Long?

A typical head lice infestation involves a small number of lice, usually fewer than 10, although some individuals may have more. It’s possible to have a lice infestation for a prolonged period, even a ...
WTKR

Head lice can crawl through the start of the school year. Here's how to prevent it

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As we gear up for back-to-school, buying school supplies, backpacks, clothes and shoes, there is something else you might consider: head lice prevention. The start of the ...
WebMD

What Is the Head Lice Life Cycle?

Head lice are small, wingless insects that live in human hair. Their scientific name is Pediculus humanus capitis, and they have been a human pest for thousands of years. Their full life cycle, from ...