Less than a third (30%) of people with head lice are said to experience itching. (Posed by a model, Getty Images) Children across the UK are gradually returning to the classroom, many for the first ...

To get rid of lice, you can use treatment methods like special combing, shampoos, and creams designed to kill lice.

With the return to school, lots of you may be hearing people talking about head lice and nits, but what do we actually know about them?

Head lice are parasitic wingless insects that feed on human blood and are commonly found in the hair and on the scalp. They’re very common and spread either by head-to-head contact or by sharing hats, ...

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 ...

You notice your child itching their head incessantly, so you take a closer look. When you do, you spot them: creepy, crawly, tough-to-get-rid-of lice scurrying around in your child's hair. Removing ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — School may be out for the summer, but that's not stopping lice from making their way through town. The most common way to get lice is through head-to-head contact, like hugs.