A new study reveals that scratching is not just an annoying reflex — it plays a dual role in immune activation and pathogen ...

Diseases caused by Candida are among the most common fungal infections worldwide. The new guideline was developed over four years by a team of more than one hundred experts from 35 countries.

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Over the last two years the Care Quality Commission received almost 68,000 concerns about homes that can provide care for the elderly. The CQC inspected in a tiny fraction of cases - just 3.6%.

The spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus as well as dengue, Rift Valley fever, and chikungunya, has increased in recent years due to climate change ...

Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It keeps you protected, helps you feel your environment, and keeps the rest of your body protected. Imagine how difficult life would be without skin that ...

Yes, a tooth infection can spread and affect the whole body. It can spread to the bone, blood vessels, skin, and fat if not treated promptly. Most tooth infections are easily treatable.

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The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Skin care minimalism is the overarching theme this year according to several of our experts. “The ‘skinimalism’ movement appears to be evolving beyond just using fewer products — consumers ...