African Americans are less likely than others to get head lice but definitely aren’t immune. Clearing up the myth is the first step toward prevention and treatment. By Brian Vines When I was in grade ...

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: ...

"Head lice is not considered a communicable disease, because lice do not carry disease," said the Director of Community Wellness, in Kent County, Mich. Getty The discovery of head lice on a child's ...

HOUSTON — Students with head lice don't have to be sent home from school, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance says for students to be sent home at ...