The liver is a large, glandular, vital organ divided into two main lobes with a major role in metabolism, detoxification and production of chemicals necessary for digestion. The liver is ...

Infected eczema occurs when a virus or bacteria gets into an open wound or cracked skin at the site of a rash. These infections worsen existing symptoms. It is important for a doctor to treat ...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation. It’s a serious condition that needs to be treated to avoid outcomes such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus is ...

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer in the United States for 2025 are: About 42,240 new cases (28,220 in men and 14,020 in women) will be ...

An infected blister often contains white or yellowish pus (a mixture of dead tissue and immune cells), which may ooze from the blister if you apply pressure, says Dr. Brod. The area around an ...

An infected lip piercing is a common complication after piercing and jewelry placement. Typical symptoms include mild discomfort, itching, redness, and mild discharge from the wound. However, if your ...

One system indirectly impacted by liver disease is the central nervous system, and most specifically the brain. During an acute or chronic hepatitis infection, toxic substances from the liver can ...

Lymphangitis is an infection and inflammation of the lymph vessels. It can result from a bacterial skin infection. A person may notice red or dark streaks extending from the site of an injury ...

Use over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms like fever and congestion. Avoid close contact with others to prevent the spread of the virus. Preventing HMPV infection Even without a vaccine, ...

Cirrhosis is the severe scarring or fibrosis of the liver. It happens in the late stage of liver disease and other conditions that involve liver damage. The scarring that occurs with cirrhosis is ...

Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ Herald Pioneering ...

Alan Forster, from Devon, fell ill with norovirus halfway through a month-long cruise (Picture: Irwin Mitchell / SWNS) A British man died after catching norovirus on a cruise ship where nearly 100 ...