In a recent study published in the journal Nature, a research team consisting of scientists from the National Institutes of Health and Stanford University investigated how the skin independently ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Your skin is your body's largest organ and its first line of defence against the constant exposure to various particles. But in a country like India, where the heat is intense, the humidity is often ...

Universal skin decolonisation of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) may not improve infection control. New research led by the University of Aberdeen indicated that it might increase ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The most common sign of an infection is inflammation. If a specific area of your skin turns red and feels slightly swollen, your immune system is likely fighting off an invader. While a small amount ...