The culprit, Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater and can get into the body through open wounds in the skin.

A rare, but painful skin condition called Ritter's disease has sent several children to WakeMed Hospital this year. Doctors note it can produce redness all over the body and cause itching and ...

Being somewhere warm and humid: Given that yeast loves sebum, this one may feel pretty obvious. But to reiterate, hot and muggy weather increases sebum production. In humid climates, that sebum is ...

When most people hear the word "gut health," they often think about digestion, bloating, acidity, constipation, or stomach cramps. But what is your gut is influencing much more than that? From ...

Coughing: Not all dogs will develop this symptom, but when the worms migrate through the body, they can damage the lungs and ...

Ulcerative colitis can affect more than just your gastrointestinal tract — it can affect your skin, too. Learn about symptoms and treatments for better skin health.

A new report identified fecal contamination issues at Palma Sola that made the beach potentially unsafe for swimming multiple ...

Swimming in contaminated water, the report authors warned, can cause gastrointestinal illnesses, respiratory diseases, ear ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition, but it can also increase your risk of developing other health issues that affect the rest of your body, including your heart and digestive system.

The Oregon Health Authority Wednesday issued a public health advisory for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach in Newport. OHA says people should avoid direct contact with the ...