Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. It’s something everyone dreads but Consumer Reports has some helpful advice if you think your child’s been exposed.

"The good news is though, lice themselves do not actually carry infections. So you may have an infestation of them in your child's scalp, but your child's not going to get sick from them." ...

Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis, the two main subtypes of microscopic colitis, may develop as a result of an immune response. This could happen when something causes the body to ...

On examining this track under microscope, we find a large number of hair-like cracks running roughly parallel to each other and transverse to the axis of the track. It is interesting to observe ...

How Canberra’s strata properties are managed will come under the scrutiny of a Legislative Assembly inquiry that could shape the role of a promised Strata Commissioner and new laws to govern the ...

Gate lice drew headlines after American Airlines announced it was expanding new technology that beeps when encountering the phenomenon at more than 100 airports. The term “gate lice” refers to ...

Lice, particularly among kids, can often be quite common. These critters are extremely infectious and can easily pass from one individual to another. Though there are a plethora of lice remedies ...

Move aside, “gate lice.” Flight passengers are now debating the latest travel annoyance that takes place on the actual plane: “aisle lice.” Gate lice drew headlines after American Airlines ...

Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet — here are our top picks. The best microscopes for students should ...

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