As you fall asleep each night, you can take comfort in knowing you are never truly alone — thanks to the dozens of eight-legged mites crawling out of your pores to party.

Dozens of eight-legged mites crawl out of your pores to meet and party all over your face. They’re called Demodex mites, and ...

A rundown of the types of ticks the Hudson Valley, what diseases they carry and how to reduce your chances of getting bitten.

The topmost part of your epidermis is the skin barrier, aka stratum corneum. If you mess with it, your skin can quickly ...

I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is that ...

starving the bacteria and then observing their swimming behavior under the microscope. They found that bacteria either stopped swimming completely within a few hours of starvation, or continued ...

U. of Oregon team uncovered a molecule produced by yeast on the skin that has potent antimicrobial properties against a ...

The District Health Department (DHD2) is urging residents to isolate and get treatment if they see symptoms of whooping co ...

a All models controlled for: age, sex, recurrent infection, history of compromised immune system, whether episode started as an emergency visit, use of a topical antibacterial agent, whether ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

leading to an unpleasant taste in the mouth as bacteria grow. So the next time you experience dry mouth and your breath smells less than fresh, it may be time to rehydrate. 2. Dry or Flushed Skin ...