Learn how to identify, treat and prevent head lice in children. Experts share facts about lice transmission, treatment options and school policies.

Unfortunately, there is no sure-fire way to prevent lice, but understanding how they spread can help reduce the risk somewhat Dr Phil Kieran: "If the lice combing could be combined with a pleasant ...

PROWLING around her son’s bedroom, torch in hand, Holly Stevens’ heart is racing. Forget hidden sweets or forbidden ...

Uncontrollable itching. Sleepless nights. Incredible stench. Uh oh, it looks like you could have a head lice infestation. Where would you get the lice from? How fast would these little critters breed ...

As children immerse themselves in their school environments, exposure to various health issues often becomes inevitable. Among parents and caregivers, concerns about tummy bugs, head lice, and ...

Any evidence of lice was once a reason for immediate dismissal from school, not to return until the student's head was lice-free. But what are known as "no-nit" policies have been dropped in favor of ...

Here’s what experts say to consider when deciding whether a child is ready to be home alone: The American Academy of ...

Those recommendations normally trigger several layers of insurance coverage and allow drugstores in many states to deliver ...

Head lice and nits are extremely common among children, and finding that you have a case on your hands can be alarming. Parents might be tempted to keep kids out of school when they spot the bugs, but ...

Archaeologists with the University of Cádiz have excavated one of the largest tombs ever discovered in Andalusia, which ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – AAA is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their child’s car seat is properly secured. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children. AAA says ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hyundai Motor America and the Baystate Health Foundation hosted their third annual car seat safety check event at Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke. The event aimed to educate ...