If you’ve noticed a bug on your clothes, in your hair, in your kid’s hair, or on your pet, there’s no need to panic, as it might not be a louse. Many insects have a lice-like appearance and are often ...

WASHINGTON — Some parents are scratching their heads over less restrictive head lice policies that allow children with live bugs in their hair to return to the classroom. And some school nurses are no ...

Good news: neither bug transmits serious illnesses. Bad news: their bites can be irritating, and people can react to them.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some schools are letting kids with live lice in their hair back in the classroom, a less restrictive policy that has parents scratching their heads. "Lice is icky, but it's not ...