Styes are caused by an infection in one of the eyelash hair follicles. Children do seem to get them more than adults, probably because they rub their eyes with dirty fingers, but often there is no ...

Dr. Christopher Chapman and his team at RUSH University Medical Center take a different approach, down the esophagus.

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In many cases, thoroughly washing or cooking your food is enough to prevent infection from listeria.

Learn scabies symptoms, causes, and treatments. Spot early signs, know the risks, and discover effective ways to treat and ...

Makeup can disrupt tear film, clog glands, and trigger infections. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safer brands to try, and hygiene habits to protect your eyes.

You may not want to think about an abscess in your steak, but you absolutely need to be able to identify one because no, you ...

Vibrio, a toxic microbe found in warm coastal waters, is on the rise in South Carolina as the earth’s climate changes.

While many are celebrating Children’s Day on November 14, it is important to also focus on the health of every child, which can worsen during the winter season ...

Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment, according to Vatican authorities. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalised last week after a ...

Children whose mothers got Covid while pregnant are at an increased risk of autism and other developmental disorders and delays, researchers have found. The Massachusetts General Hospital-Brigham ...

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She saved her life by begging for one more test in an emergency room about to ...