Seriously, the words 'head lice' have me all a-twitter and dancing with the heebie jeebies. There is such a yuck-factor to the notion of bugs crawling around someone's scalp and hair, not to mention their bed clothes and the prospect of them doing a body slam onto your own noggin. Share the love, so to speak. But lice are as common, and as normal, as any other germ or bug that a kid brings home. And like any other bug, any kid can get lice, no matter how clean they are or what kind of school they attend.

Ladies,

What hair care products or tips can you share with us that work for you?

I’m going to share my new secret shampoo and conditioner. I am loving it. Look for my post in the next few days.

Best in health,

Michelle

MONDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Whether it's frizzy or flyaway, nearly everyone puts up with an unruly head of hair from time to time. Now scientists have trained their microscopes on hair to find out why it misbehaves -- and how to tame it.

In a new study, said to be the first of its kind, German researchers say they've gotten extreme-close-up views of how hair fibers interact. Their insights could lead to products that banish bad hair days for good, they say.

By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Whether it's frizzy or flyaway, nearly everyone puts up with an unruly head of hair from time to time. Now scientists have trained their microscopes on hair to find out why it misbehaves -- and how to tame it.

In a new study, said to be the first of its kind, German researchers say they've gotten extreme-close-up views of how hair fibers interact. Their insights could lead to products that banish bad hair days for good, they say.

THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have taken a step forward in understanding the mechanisms behind a problem that has bedeviled many men, and some women, for all of history: hair loss.

The study identifies a key signaling molecule that tells hair follicles to start the hair-growing cycle.