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These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...

Shingles is a viral infection that causes blistery, itchy, and painful rashes. These outbreaks can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp. In addition to pain and itching, symptoms of ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Shingles may develop on your scalp and face if the virus that causes it travels along the trigeminal nerve. It may cause burning pain, itching, and clusters of painful blisters. Prompt medical ...

However, if your hair never seems to look its best, it might be worth getting to the root of the problem – and chances are, it starts at your scalp. “Scalp health definitely impacts hair ...

Demodex mites are suspected of triggering inflammation, which then contributes to redness and blemishes characteristic of rosacea (Dermatology, February 2024). A sulfur-containing cleanser such as ...

Taking care of my scalp has become another important part of my self-care routine. I’ve learned that a healthy scalp is the foundation for stronger hair. Whether it’s exfoliating to remove ...

SINGAPORE – The bird, barely the size of a human palm, struggled in the mesh net hanging between two wooden poles on Pulau Ubin, the biodiversity haven located off Singapore’s eastern coast.

The idea of life continuing on Earth without humans has a way of catching our attention. Our species has spread across land and sea, altering the planet in countless ways. Still, Earth’s history shows ...

A new human species, Homo juluensis, has been proposed based on fossils from eastern Asia, dating back 300,000 to 50,000 years ago, possibly including the Denisovans. This research uses a novel method ...

But scientists have long assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain. The powerful blood-brain barrier, the thinking goes, keeps the organ mostly free from outside invaders.