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31May2020
A brief history of lice
Louse: a type of small insect that lives on the bodies of people or animals; a bad or cruel person (Merriam-Webster) Head lice have been around for a long time. Genetic studies suggest that lice developed about 1.68 million years before homo sapiens emerged, and that they started their relationships with humans about the same time […]
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26May2018
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25May2018
Oldest lice comb
EVOLUTION Oldest Lice Combs in the Americas Discovered Traces of lice and lice eggs, as much as 800 years old, have been uncovered by archaeologists working in northern Chile By Matías A. Loewy on August 20, 2015
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13Mar2018
Where do lice come from?
Where Do Lice Come From? Origins Evolution Transmission Misconceptions Protect yourself What are lice? Head lice, or Pediculus humanus capitis, are extremely contagious insect parasites that are essentially harmless. Unlike their cousin, body lice, or Pediculus humanus humanus, head lice don’t carry diseases. The microscopic insects live in your hair, close to your scalp. Head […]
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08Dec2017
Meet Hilary Altman of Orange Cross Lice Removal
OCTOBER 26, 2017 Meet Hilary Altman of Orange Cross Lice Removal in North Miami Today we’d like to introduce you to Hilary Altman. Hilary, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. After 20 years in the fashion industry and having two […]
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27May2017
Do lice prefer a certain blood type?
Do lice prefer a certain blood type? Head lice will feed on any blood type, but some blood types are more attractive than others. Once they begin feeding on a certain type, they need the same blood type to survive. Studies conducted by Terry Meiking, research assistant professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at […]
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24May2017
MYTHS AND FACTS
Myths and Facts Myths Facts It is easy to get lice. Lice are spread by head-to-head contact and are much harder to get than a cold, the u, ear infections, pink eye, strep throat or impetigo. Avoiding lice is important, as they are dirty and spread disease. Lice do not spread any known disease, nor […]
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22May2017
BUGS BE GONE Separating fact from fiction to deal with lice. by KATIE SHEPHERD posted in HEALTH & FITNESS Head lice are parasites that invade millions of households each year. The United States is no different than the rest of the world, with statistics revealing some 12 million cases of lice annually. Second only to […]
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