With hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, spreading through certain parts of the country, there are certain symptoms to ...

As the cold increases, the body's veins begin to constrict. This slows blood circulation and causes blood clots to form, ...

Hemorrhoids can cause itchiness. A person can treat this itchiness using over-the-counter (OTC) creams and ointments. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. They are ...

As evenings draw in, many owners notice a quiet ritual on the rug. A rhythmic lick, a pause, then another long session. The ...

“The findings suggest that extreme endurance training (like running a marathon) may create unique stress on the gut that ...

Sleepless nights, frantic scratching, red patches on the sofa. Autumn brings itchy surprises for dogs—and tricky choices for owners. As temperatures dip ...

Experiments in flies have also shown fungi may travel to the brain and affect function. This is the best evidence we ...

Athlete’s foot is a pretty common foot infection. One shocking statistic says, at any given time, 15 percent to 25 percent of the world population has an active case of ...

Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians ...

Ice baths, also referred to as cold water immersion (CWI) or cold-water therapy, are commonly used for pain, delayed-onset muscle soreness, inflammation and mood elevation ...