Antibiotics are increasingly failing to keep serious infections at bay. Research indicates that probiotic bacteria might help, but more evidence is needed.

Vinegar and heat are found to be the best treatment of stings from lion's mane jellyfish.

Researchers have developed a DNA 'coating' that is highly efficient at absorbing UV light, which might make it an excellent alternative to sunscreen.

Lines, wrinkles, and dark spots are all telltale signs of aging. Find out how time and sun exposure cause irreparable damage to our skin.

Cohabitating couples do influence each other's microbiomes, study finds, but not enough to modify a person's individual 'imprint.'

In this article learn about folliculitis. What is it, what causes it, and what are the risk factors? How is folliculitis diagnosed and can it be prevented?

Back acne can be a frustrating condition that may cause discomfort and low self-esteem. Learn how to get rid of back acne and how to prevent it in future.

Whether you are sporting curly locks or poker-straight hair is determined by the shape of your hair follicle and the behavior of a host of cells.

What is actinic keratosis and what are the causes? What does actinic keratosis look like, what are the risk factors, and how is it diagnosed?

After the tattoo needle punctures deep into your skin, most of the ink is lodged firmly in your dermis - but the rest goes on a journey.