Persistent ear itching can signal various issues, from simple earwax buildup and infections to skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Even hearing aids, food allergies, and hay fever can trigger ...

Your feet never go on holiday. When traveling, your feet are constantly working — even if you're on vacation. A foot in pain or suffering from an injury can "make or break" a vacation that you ...

Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. What is hand, foot and mouth disease, and what causes it? How is it spread? What are ...

“The findings suggest that extreme endurance training (like running a marathon) may create unique stress on the gut that ...

As the cold increases, the body's veins begin to constrict. This slows blood circulation and causes blood clots to form, causing the fingers and toes to turn red and blue. A mild chill has begun to ...

Swollen feet can also be a symptom of kidney disease, as fluid can accumulate in the tissues if the kidneys struggle to ...

As evenings draw in, many owners notice a quiet ritual on the rug. A rhythmic lick, a pause, then another long session. The ...

Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians ...

Sleepless nights, frantic scratching, red patches on the sofa. Autumn brings itchy surprises for dogs—and tricky choices for owners. As temperatures dip ...

Common colds inflame nasal lining. Early in infections itching and tickle frequently precede runny nose and congestion, ...

Ice baths, also referred to as cold water immersion (CWI) or cold-water therapy, are commonly used for pain, delayed-onset muscle soreness, inflammation and mood elevation ...