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Food, Drug, and Medical Product Safety February 18, 2015 See All FDA Topics on Everyday Health Health Topics A-Z FDA on Everyday Health Remove Hair Safely From electrolysis to lasers to waxing, there are things you should know before choosing which hair removal method is right for you. Here are some tips from the FDA to consider. Treating Head Lice The tiny parasitic insects known as head lice can infest the head and neck area and attach their eggs to the base of the hair shaft. Lice do not jump or fly, but since children play so closely together and often in large groups, lice can easily travel from child to child. Get advice from the FDA on dealing with head lice. About This Content This newsletter is published by Everyday Health in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of a public health education program. Unless otherwise indicated, newsletter content is created by the Everyday Health editorial team. FDA content that appears on EverydayHealth.com and in this newsletter is under the sole editorial control of the FDA and is not edited by Everyday Health. More From Everyday Health A New Alternative Medicine Website Sorts Hope From Hype Healthcare experts have taken a giant step in legitimizing holistic approaches to health with a new online resource called Wellness Evidence. Discover reliable evidence on holistic medicine. Everyday Health Blogs Smoking Kills More People Than Expected Smoking may contribute to the deaths of an additional 60,000 to 120,000 Americans yearly and is linked to more diseases than previously thought, according to a study. Find out surprising illnesses linked to smokers.