"At the time, I knew almost nothing about TB. To me, it was a disease of history — something that killed depressive ...

In a new book, author John Green writes about visiting a tuberculosis hospital in Sierra Leone, where he met a TB patient not ...

Back in 2003 an article in the GPs’ journal Australian Family Physician urged doctors to tell women about male health ...

At the time, he attributed the cramps to the dairy, not recognizing they were actually symptoms of appendicitis, a potentially life-threatening infection ... off your skin’s surface, per ...

Dementia risk factors range from mental health to diet. Ask your doctor about them to help you slow down or prevent the onset ...

A rugby player was hospitalised for 12 days battling a serious infection after coming into contact with dog poo during a match.

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.

Now, her media prowess and die-hard love of rugby league culminate in her documentary debut, Skin in the Game. In it, Silva, a Dunghutti and Gamilaroi woman, explores the issues that plague rugby ...

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

As Nutrition and Hydration Week (March 17-23) draws closer, it’s the perfect time to pay closer attention to an often-overlooked aspect of our health – hydration. Water is essential for our ...

Shaun Norris battled through the pain of an ear infection and still managed to lead the Joburg Open heading into the weekend at Houghton Golf Club. The South African produced a strong 63 on Friday ...

Āria’s skin became “angry, red and raw”, so Kruger and her husband Johnny reluctantly decided to use the steroid cream for her eczema knowing a staph infection was the problem. After two ...