Fractional carbon dioxide laser treatments are effective at reducing postsurgical scarring, particularly in the first month after surgery.

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.

One of the ways the CDC has stepped up its surveillance of H5N1 infections in people is by asking state public health laboratories to perform additional testing on all patient samples that test ...

RT-PCR analysis of serum samples from 792 participants, collected between May and July from 2022 to 2024 identified 26 patients infected with Xue-Cheng Virus (XCV). Phylogenetic analysis revealed that ...

A Chinese-linked malware, known as PlugX, has been successfully wiped from thousands of infected computers worldwide, the US Department of Justice and the FBI said on Tuesday. Justice officials say ...

An infected blister often contains white or yellowish pus (a mixture of dead tissue and immune cells), which may ooze from the blister if you apply pressure, says Dr. Brod. The area around an ...

If you're worried about HIV infection, you may wonder whether it's safe to have oral sex. While it's not risk-free, the chances of spreading the virus that causes AIDS are very low if you take the ...

Laser treatment has emerged as a leading option for removing scars. Lasers direct heat at small areas of scar tissue, decreasing blood supply and destroying the irregular tissue. This procedure is ...

Sheldon Whitehouse, the budget committee chair and Rhode Island senator, said, “Private equity has infected our healthcare system, putting patients, communities, and providers at risk.” He highlighted ...

Gabriel Jesus is set for a long spell on the sidelines with an ACL injury, sustained during Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup; Arsenal have only one striker in Kai Havertz and ...

ACL injuries are a dreaded occurrence for footballers, requiring 6–9 months for recovery. The 2024/2025 Premier League season has witnessed some key stars suffering major injuries. The likes of ...