In primates ranging from gorillas to macaques to people, females are more likely to get "the ick"—and researchers think there ...

which live on their skin. However, they may also carry “invisible” parasites in their gut or intestines. These parasites not ...

A MAN whose eyeball was invaded by a parasite was left unable to see as he developed a tumour so large it hung down to his chest. What started as swelling in his left eyelid slowly progressed to ...

Even though most bug bites are just a nuisance, some can be dangerous and escalate into a serious illness if you don't treat ...

If you were questioning Belal Muhammad’s withdrawal from UFC 310, think again. The UFC welterweight champion shared graphic photos of the foot infection that forced him out of his title defense ...

"Sometimes the symptoms can improve or go away completely, but if you have not been treated the infection is still in your body ... Other symptoms are developing red or blue spots on the skin, usually ...

What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in children? Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It ...

When it comes to skin-care products, though? Good freaking luck. I have dry, acne-prone skin, and I rarely add new things into my rotation unless they are practically life-changing. The fact is ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and become resistant to the medicines used to treat the infections they cause. Antibiotics that once cured ...

our team used machine learning to uncover that hidden information and improve early detection and diagnosis of infection. The parasite that causes schistosomiasis completes its life cycle in two hosts ...

Parts of the country have seen an alarming "spike" in cases, GPs warned - telling people not to ignore key symptoms of the parasitic skin infection for fear of it spreading further. Transmitted by ...

"If not properly treated, it can spread and increase a patient’s risk of complications, such as secondary skin infections or make existing skin conditions worse." Scabies can appear anywhere ...