Glue-Like Substance Produced by Head Lice Holds DNA Evidence, Sheds Light on South American Ancestry Scientists recovered DNA ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on human blood from the scalp. From wet combing to petroleum jelly, check out the ...

Lice are now resistant to some of the most commonly used treatments, so the experts say wet combing is the most reliable ...

If you've got kids, you may have battled lice. Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice.

Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. It’s something everyone dreads but Consumer Reports has some helpful advice if you think your child’s been exposed.

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...

Head lice infestation is a fairly common problem ... Eggs (nits) are attached to the hair with protein 'glue' which makes the eggs difficult to remove. Even after treatment, viable eggs may ...