Lice thrive in cold weather, causing weight loss up to 0.21 pounds daily. Systemic drugs work best on sucking lice while topical options handle both types.

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 ...

If you've ever parented elementary school-aged children, you know that a call you want to avoid is one from the school nurse notifying you that your child has been exposed to head lice. If such a call ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Thimble jellyfish larvae, or sea lice, appear seasonally along NC’s coastline. Larvae trigger stings when trapped under swimsuits, ...