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The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

A doctor has issued a serious warning to anyone who bites their nails after one woman contracted a ‘deadly infection’.

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Mike died Dec. 26 from complications of West Nile virus, which is most commonly spread to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. Federal and state health statistics show that dying from West ...

Humans frequently sustain bites that often result in infection caused by the biter's oral flora as well as environmental bacteria. It is important for providers to be familiar with the evaluation ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a nail-biter—until now, thanks to the best nail-biting polishes, which, for the uninitiated, use a foul flavor to make nibbling a little less appealing.

Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you ...