On the table in my room, cigarettes, knife, notebook, 7 P.M. I sit down to write so my head don’t blow up. Perhaps you know ...

Why are incarcerated people dying from lack of food or water, even as private companies are paid millions for their care?

It turned out that Alla’s nudity had only been an illusion and that, in reality, she was covered from head to toe in a coarse stubble ... hidden in one of his socks, and made a nest in which she gave ...

Not usually. Head lice have adapted to survive and thrive on your head, not your face. They need an environment like your scalp to grow and reproduce. Very rarely do head lice survive in a beard.

decided Friday by the Alaska Supreme Court (in an opinion by Chief Justice Maassen): A woman with a severe head-lice infestation was detained at a psychiatric hospital while she awaited evaluation ...

The short answer? No, topically applying Listerine is unlikely to kill head or body lice. Listerine contains alcohol and essential oils like eucalyptol, menthol, and thymol, which have some ...

Head lice often make a comeback when school starts. Treating lice—technically called pediculosis—usually means reaching for chemical treatments like shampoos, lotions, or gels.

Her role at the lice clinic involves a wide range of tasks. She detects and treats head lice by operating an FDA-cleared device that dehydrates lice and eggs. She also sterilizes instruments ...

Eagle-eyed fans have watched the bald eaglets grow up since they hatched. But the internet wants to know: When will their ...

The first sea turtle nest of the season was named Wednesday in honor of recently deceased Hilton Head hotel manager Jay Wiendl. Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head An expectant mother set her flippers ...

Discovering lice in your home can be frustrating, but handling the situation requires addressing both the affected individuals and their environment. While lice primarily live on the scalp ...

Head lice move rapidly, traveling up to 23 cm/min, by grasping hairs and generally remaining close to the scalp (Ko & Elston, 2004). The female head louse lays eggs at night and can produce as ...