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Is Tea Tree Oil Really a Treatment for Lice?
Millions of people get head lice every year. Tea tree oil may offer a natural solution for treating infestations.
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12 Unexpected Ways You Can Get Head Lice
You know that lice can spread quickly—but do you know how and where? Here... -
14 Tips Professional “Lice Ladies” Wish You Knew
Every parent can learn from the wizards of lice elimination: These lice experts know all... -
13 Myths About Head Lice That Won’t Go Away
School is back in session, and so is the threat of a lice outbreak. Here... -
11 Ways You Think You Can Get Lice—but Won’t
As it turns out, getting infected with these little buggers is a lot harder than... -
7 Clear Signs Your Child Has Head Lice
While they might give you the creepy crawlies, head lice shouldn't be cause for panic.... -
Prevent Tick Bites: 13 Things Ticks Won’t Tell You
Protect yourself from tick bites, Lyme disease, and other tick-borne diseases with these tips on... -
10 Naturally Derived Tick Repellents That Actually Work
If you're worried that certain insecticides may be harmful to your health, your pets, or... -
10 Things to Do Right Now If You’ve Been Bitten By a Tick
Follow these steps if you're bitten by a tick—and learn how to protect yourself...
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18 Silent Signs You Could Have Lyme Disease
Lyme disease goes beyond bulls-eye rashes and flu-like symptoms. This bacterial infection, spread by ticks,... -
This Video Shows Exactly How to Remove a Tick (And What Not to Do)
Ticks are disgusting little blood suckers, and when they bite you, they can make you... -
This Map Shows Where Lice Has Become Resistant to Standard Treatments
Lice is a four-letter word in more ways than one, as many parents will tell... -
16 Secrets Bed Bugs Don’t Want You To Know—But Are Crucial For Keeping Them At Bay
We may be tiny buggers (about the shape and size of an apple seed), but... -
These Are the Most Dangerous Places in America for Lyme Disease
Almost all cases of Lyme disease happen in 14 states. Is yours on the list? -
This All-Natural Tick Repellent Works, and Here’s Why
Your risk of getting bitten by a tick may be highest in the summer, but... -
9 Foolproof Tricks to Avoid Tick-Borne Illnesses—Including One That’s More Dangerous Than Lyme
Avoiding a tick bite is the best protection against tick-borne illnesses. Enjoy the great outdoors... -
Three Women Share What It’s Really Like to Live With Lyme Disease
Three women share their stories about what it's really like to live with Lyme disease...
