Around Aug. 1, I noticed some spots on my forearm that appeared to be a spider bite. I went to my family doctor ... I never ...

I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV). Around Aug. 1, I ...

Armpit rashes can appear in different ways, such as bumpy, smooth, or dry. Causes range from a heat rash to health conditions like psoriasis. Treatment will depend on the cause. Some armpit rashes ...

Spider-Man 4 is officially swinging into cinemas, but we've got to wait until July 2026 for that to happen. At least we now have both a filming start date and a confirmed release date, as well as ...

In the mountains of western Iran, the spider-tailed horned viper hunts using an extraordinary deceptive tactic. Its tail, ...

Spider veins (also known as broken capillaries) are visible red or purple lines across the skin’s surface that are often a ...

In most instances, washing and covering the cut first is appropriate. However, after the initial care, cuts where you should contact a healthcare provider include: Animal bites Human bites Cuts from a ...

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Psoriasis is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes dry patches. These appear as discolored, thickened, silver, or gray plaques that are hard to get rid of. You can have psoriasis ...