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We often think of chickenpox as a children's illness, but in reality, anyone can be affected. The virus can live dormant in ...

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Scientists continue to learn more and more about bacteria that exists naturally inside our gut. Researchers at Virginia Tech ...

It can also leave you vulnerable to various skin infections, she says. In case you missed: How you treat dry skin can also prevent it. Here’s how to do both. “Eczema is something that's chronic.

Here’s a guide to distinguishing a trivial canker sore from one with deeper significance, along with strategies for treatment and prevention. Usually a canker sore is nothing to write home about.

Early intervention is critical to prevent the infection from spreading to others. Here are six ways to treat ringworm. After cleaning the rash, apply a thin layer of antifungal cream to the ...

A doctor can determine if someone has a fracture with an X-ray. Treatment for a fractured kneecap may involve surgery to repair the broken bones or replacing all or part of the kneecap.

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Here’s how to treat cold sores, and whether you can prevent them. The herpes virus is “very contagious,” said Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Health.