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 mutant pests.

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SALT LAKE CITY — Head lice — those nasty nuisances for schoolchildren and parents — were blown away in half an hour by a new blow dryer-like device its inventors call the "LouseBuster," university ...

Using a lice comb in wet hair can be a great way to remove lice nits. But it’s possible to eliminate them with smothering agents, essential oils, and powerful treatments called pediculicides. It’s ...

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. - Nancy Gordon has managed to turn nit-picking into a full-time job. "If you have a great attitude about it, it can be really fun," she said. The one-time lawyer and full-time mom ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: A child in my daughter's classroom has head lice. What do I need to do if my daughter gets it? DEAR READER: Lice — the visitor dreaded by parents everywhere. Head lice are small insects ...

Am I being scammed by the Big Pharma-style juggernaut behind nits? - COMMENT: For any parent with a primary school child, ...

Live lice eggs are typically white to light brown, while dead lice eggs appear darker, often brown or black. Dead lice eggs remain attached to the hair shaft until they are manually removed or the ...

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 ...