In some cases, snakes shed their skin as part of hormonal changes related to breeding or other life cycle events ...

A common pinworm medication may stop and reverse cancer growth in Merkel cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, ...

Limit air conditioner use to avoid over-drying indoor air. Moisturize frequently, especially after sun or pool exposure. Don’t confuse dry summer skin with swimmer’s itch—a condition caused by ...

Squeezed from the skin of a stonefish, a recently discovered toxin shows enormous promise, according to researchers in Far ...

Looking at Kyla Fuller today it is almost impossible to imagine that she spent more than a decade desperately ill.

Science writer Mindy Weisberger speaks to Live Science about the parasites that turn their hosts — whether ant, beetle or caterpillar — into zombie-like puppets that act against their own interests.

Anyone who has chickens knows that each one has its own personality. Some might be especially vocal, while others are shy or ...

When people swim in the water, the parasites can get on their skin. For some people, these parasites can trigger a reaction. They cause burning and itching as well as small reddish pimples or ...

Alternate Local Skin Cooling and Heating Ameliorates Impaired Forearm Skin Vasodilation Function Mediated by Prolonged Sitting Apr. 10, 2025 — Impaired vascular function leads to cardiovascular ...

Dry skin is very common. It can make your skin feel irritated and itchy. Dry skin often worsens in the winter when the air is cold and dry. Bathing often also makes it worse. With no treatment, dry ...

“ [Ringworm] can spread through clothing, towels, and bedding that [has] not been disinfected after use by someone with ...

Fleas and ticks are tiny parasites that create serious health problems for dogs. Fleas can transmit tapeworms and cause itchy skin, while ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.