After getting a cut, many Americans will reach for a tube of over-the-counter antibiotic cream to ward off infection. But that widespread habit, a new paper suggests, may be contributing to the rise ...

Over-the-counter antibiotic creams, like Neosporin, have long been used to treat small cuts and scrapes. And while they may be good for healing, a new study suggests that overuse of over-the-counter ...

As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments. While it might seem sensible to use ...

WASHINGTON — So far, there are more than 83,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across 60 countries. But misinformation about the coronavirus is spreading much faster than the virus itself. As concerns ...

‌Even though hangnails are small injuries, they can cause pain and irritation, making it hard for you to do daily tasks. When you have a hangnail, it can be tempting to rip it or bite it off. That’s a ...

We've all had those fuzzy mornings where we've nearly brushed our teeth with Neosporin, but a new study presented at an annual meeting of epidemiologists has found that prison inmates are purposefully ...