Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

With the return to school, lots of you may be hearing people talking about head lice and nits, but what do we actually know about them?

It's most common for children to get lice through head-to-head contact. Here's what you should know to prevent the spread of lice.

Head lice are considered a nuisance — a pest to be evicted from the hair on your head or the head of a loved one with a special comb or shampoo. But there's more to lice than their elimination. These ...

In his dissertation, Scherer reported four specific hydrocarbons present in significant amounts in every head louse sample he studied. [2] These four hydrocarbons represent approximately 50% of the ...

Here are the experts’ answers to commonly asked questions: Head lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood, but they are difficult to find because they are very small, move quickly and avoid ...

Some University of Maryland students say they're disgusted and worried after body lice were discovered inside at least two buildings on the College Park campus. Pest control teams were working Friday ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: My son has come down with head lice at school. What can I do to get them off my dog so my son won't keep getting them? Should I get rid of our dog? Lice are found everywhere. Dogs get ...

The Nature Index 2024 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...