Learn why staph bacteria are so tough to remove from skin, causing infections that can sometimes spiral out of control.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Itchy bumps on the skin that aren't mosquito bites could be a symptom of several health conditions and reactions, including hives, other bug bites, and some skin ...

Air pollution contributes to skin aging, atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, hair loss, and skin cancer through oxidative stress and inflammation. Particulate matter and gaseous pollutants disrupt ...

Previous research found Piezo1, a so-called mechanotransducer protein that turns physical force into actionable biological ...

Chagas disease​ is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the ...

Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing a new hydrogel-based ...

Since 2013, Chagas disease in humans has been reported in multiple states, according to Texas A&M University's Kissing Bug Community Science program.