More athletes are completing extreme endurance challenges. But what is the line between pushing our bodies beyond what we ...

Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

A law firm says the number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to more than 1,000.

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

Grassroots rugby concussion guidelines need to be improved as players' brains remain altered despite them being symptom-free ...

A TikTok content creator's experience has turned into a cautionary tale after he contracted a viral skin infection from wearing thrifted clothes that he never washed. The Indonesian man ...

A TikTok video warns of risks from wearing unwashed second-hand garments. A man developed a contagious skin infection from unwashed thrifted clothes. Experts advise washing all thrifted items to ...

For example, it can damage blood vessels, leave you more prone to infections, and slow down wound healing. These and other factors can lead to a range of skin problems. Scientists think diabetes ...

Ringworm results from a fungal infection that develops after contact with certain fungal strains. You can contract this type of fungal skin infection through: skin-to-skin contact with a person or ...

Bumps that follow nerve pathways could indicate shingles, while those exclusively affecting skin folds suggest either fungal infections or conditions like inverse psoriasis. Associated symptoms ...

If the skin becomes overwhelmed, it can’t do its job – leading not just to clogged pores, but potential infection. Thankfully, dermatitis neglecta is relatively easy to treat. Mild cases clear ...

and erysipelas (a type of skin infection involving the dermis layer), compared with TNF inhibitors. Mark Russell, PhD Also, rituximab has been associated with higher rates of lower respiratory ...