Archive for September, 2009

PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: Natural remedies for head lice – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY: Natural remedies for head lice
Atlanta Journal Constitution
When my own daughter got head lice at age 6, I was appalled at how her tender scalp turned red and irritated at the commercial treatments.

New Study in the Journal Pediatrics Reports Results Showing Superior Efficacy … – Reuters

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
New Study in the Journal Pediatrics Reports Results Showing Superior Efficacy
Reuters
Permethrin, which is marketed under the brand name Nix1, is the American Academy of Pediatrics` recommended first-line medication for head lice.2 The

Carmel firm’s head-lice remedy may have legs – Indianapolis Star

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Carmel firm's head-lice remedy may have legs
Indianapolis Star
It soon could be much easier to kill head lice without hours of combing and the painstaking removal of nits, using a new treatment being

Have you had problems with head lice? – CBBC Newsround

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Have you had problems with head lice?
CBBC Newsround
Having head lice is something most of you will have to deal with at some point as the tiny critters cause you lots of head scratching.

Heads up for lice Lowcountry – WCBD

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Heads up for lice Lowcountry
WCBD
According to Jewel Hendrix, the owner and founder of Lice Busters Inc, there have been several outbreaks of head lice in the Lowcountry since schools went

What’s Going Around – WILX-TV

Monday, September 28th, 2009
What's Going Around
WILX-TV
Also in Lansing, Dr. Hugh Brainard from Ingham Internal Medicine and Pediatric Associates is treating head lice. The most common symptom is itching.

National Head Lice Awareness Day October 1, 2009 – Canada NewsWire (press release)

Monday, September 28th, 2009
National Head Lice Awareness Day October 1, 2009
Canada NewsWire (press release)
28 /CNW/ – The Lice Squad, Canada's leading head lice removal service company, is offering free head lice screening clinics to help families in need and to

Fast track treatment for head lice – ChronicleLive

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Fast track treatment for head lice
ChronicleLive
HEALTH Reporter Helen Rae discovers how a new campaign is helping tackle head lice across the region as children return to school.

People’s Pharmacy: Teacher’s strategies against lice – Houston Chronicle

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
People's Pharmacy: Teacher's strategies against lice
Houston Chronicle
When my own daughter got head lice at age 6, I was appalled at how her tender scalp turned red and irritated at the commercial treatments.

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Pukka Herbs Offers a Natural and Healthy Solution to Eradicate … – Article Maniac

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Pukka Herbs Offers a Natural and Healthy Solution to Eradicate
Article Maniac
Head lice are particularly common among younger children who tend to play together and have close head-to-head contact. They can be caught by direct contact