Dr Louise Clarke discusses presentations of viral vulvo-vaginal infections and how nurses can ensure prompt diagnosis and appropriate care ...

“When I hear someone say, ‘Oh my god, it’s March or April and I have the flu,’ my answer usually is, you may look like you have the flu, you may act like you have the flu, but you have human ...

Almost everyone carries microscopic mites on their skin. They live inside pores and hair follicles, feeding on skin oils and dead cells. When people first hear this, the reaction is often disgust or ...

Taking vitamin C and D together boosts your immune system and supports bone health. Both vitamins may enhance wound healing and prevent infections.

WA Health's mosquito surveillance program has detected Ross River virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest virus (BFV) in mosquitoes at multiple locations across ...

A new study led by investigators at National Jewish Health and published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that treatment with dupilumab significantly restores skin barrier function and ...

Social media has a habit of turning health topics into viral trends. The latest example is “period scooping”, a term circulating widely on TikTok that promises a way to manage or even shorten ...

STIs are infections that spread through sexual contact. With the right information, timely testing, and safe practices, they can be prevented and managed.

Health officials in Sacramento are investigating a potential viral outbreak after more than 100 children were possibly exposed, with six confirmed cases reported across Sacramento and Placer County.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is not contagious. It does not come from close contact or ...

As India is rolling out HPV vaccine for adolescent girls for free, experts believe it could be a gamechanger in cervical cancer cases in the country ...

Learn about sepsis, its symptoms, causes, and treatments. Even minor cuts can turn deadly—early recognition and fast medical care are vital.