The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued an alert to district health officers as cases of scrub typhus continue to rise ...

The Java sparrow is ready for the video recording. As I hold it carefully in my hand in order to transfer it to the recording ...

A brush with death is a hard way to learn how to survive a cottonmouth moccasin snake bite. Here’s what you need to know to ...

Ant bites and stings are more common than you think. Learn which ants are relatively harmless and which you should avoid at ...

According to NICE, you should "consider the possibility of Lyme disease in people presenting with several of the following symptoms, because Lyme disease is a possible (but uncommon) cause of ...

Ahead, 10 itches you should never scratch. Get The Healthy by Reader's Digest newsletter  Itches you shouldn't scratch 1.

The main parasite responsible for the spread of alpha-gal syndrome is the Lone Star tick, a common variety in brushy and more ...

COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. People with COPD often have trouble ...

Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are difficulty breathing and swallowing starting within 2 hours of the ...

Zack, through his terrifying simulation, is referring to paronychia - the name of the nail infection which commonly results ...

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