New research, published in the journal Science, shows how scratching actually aggravates inflammation and swelling in mice with a form of eczema known aa allergic contact dermatitis ...

VMPL New Delhi [India] January 31 Allergic rhinitis is a very common condition often termed as hay fever which affects millions of people globally This chronic condition arises from the reaction of th ...

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Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

It's helpful to know that only infectious conjunctivitis (meaning pink eye caused by viruses or bacteria) is contagious.

This study evaluated the recurrence of acute upper respiratory tract infections (aURTI) and the number of antibiotic prescriptions within 12-month follow-up in patients prescribed with either ...

I am 8 weeks pregnant. I already have 2 daughters age 16 and 13, and my stomach is really swollen - it looks as if I'm 5 months pregnant, not just 2. Can you tell me why it has swollen up like a ...

"However, an overgrowth of Enterobacteriaceae species and strains can lead to issues like inflammation, diarrhea and even systemic infections ... "It's too early to make very specific ...

Regular foot checks are crucial for those with diabetes, as any swelling might indicate more serious complications, such as infections or ulcers. Foot infections, like cellulitis, can cause ...

Because of her phlebitis, the legs were very, very swollen, and the blood was blocked, and there was no oxygen in the brain." He added, recounting the devastating discovery: "And we were having a ...