(Louise Leakey via AP) Scientists study fossil footprints for clues about co-existing species of early human ancestors at the excavation site on the eastern side of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya, in ...

A skin fungus that can spread via poorly sanitised combs or towels in 'dirty' barber shops could cause permanent hair loss, ...

Foot pain is common and has a wide range of causes, including uncomfortable shoes, prolonged standing, athletic injuries, and chronic conditions such as arthritis. The location of pain in the foot ...

In preparation for the hibernation season, black bears are seeking more calories to last them through the winter, and human food is fair game. Black bears will seek human-provided food sources ...

Ringworm, a fungal infection, can occur on a person’s scalp, the NHS says. In that case, it can cause patchy hair loss ... These can spread to your scalp through human or animal contact and ...

TMVII is a recently emerged cause of dermatophyte (e.g. ringworm, or tinea) infection and is transmitted via sexual contact. Presentation involves inflammatory, sometimes painful, persistent skin ...

A dermatologist has issued a warning after it was reported cases of ringworm are soaring in the ... that tinea capitis can be transmitted between humans and animals, advising: "So if someone ...

A significant surge in ringworm cases among men visiting barbers has prompted a hygiene warning. The popularity of skin fade haircuts and the proliferation of "cheap, dirty unqualified barbershops ...

A barber has said he has seen "loads of cases of ringworm" A barber has called for higher standards in the hair industry after seeing "loads of cases" of young men catching ringworm from haircuts.