FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- They're pesky problems that can create a hairy situation. "This is a common childhood infection," said Dr. Hailey Nelson with Valley Children's Hospital. "The good news is ...

Anecdotal reports about a global rise in head lice cases have prompted warnings from some experts about a popular and universal activity among children and teenagers: taking selfies. Head lice, itchy ...

Any evidence of lice was once a reason for immediate dismissal from school, not to return until the student’s head was lice-free. But what are known as “no-nit” policies have been dropped in favor of ...

Two words are guaranteed to strike fear into every parent’s heart like no other: head lice. You can rest assured that as soon as your little ones start nursery or school, you’ll be forced to deal with ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Lice checks were a dreaded part of my childhood — I ...

As school starts back up, so does the number of head lice cases. But humans have been dealing with the parasites for millennia—and that may continue indefinitely. Head lice are some of our oldest ...