Medicine & TechnologyTiny, wingless head lice feed on scalp blood and can spread through contact or shared items, causing itching. Learn why these tiny parasites are so itchy.
After a head lice home remedy went awry last Saturday, Jan. 31, one Springfield, Mass. toddler died. While typical treatments include simple insecticide shampoos, the toddler’s parents decided to opt for an alternative treatment using household items, which resulted in the suffocation of the 18-month-old.