Inflammation is one of the body’s most important defense systems. When you cut your finger, catch a virus, or suffer an injury, inflammation helps the body heal and protect itself. In the short term, ...

Hydrogen peroxide can safely soften earwax, making it easier to remove. However, avoid using it if you have ear tubes, a perforated eardrum, or an ear infection, because it can lead to hearing loss if ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Manicures and pedicures are big business, with the global nail care market estimated to be worth US$23.5 billion. But sometimes clients visiting nail salons come away with more than beautiful nails.

Unwanted body hair is something a lot of us deal with, and the usual removal methods can be time-consuming and temporary. Laser hair removal, however, offers us a way to save time and achieve smoother ...

A targeted hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation was associated with additional neonatal and chronic HBV infections compared with universal vaccination. Maternal HBV screening rates would need to rise ...

Once held up as a key solution to climate change, a field that aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere is struggling to catch on. By David Gelles David has been writing about carbon removal ...

North Country Healthcare is an alliance of three critical access hospitals and a home health and hospice agency serving the northernmost region of New Hampshire. Based on CDC studies, staff found that ...

Ear infections and earwax blockages are common issues, especially in children. Both can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as ear pain, pressure, or hearing loss. Understanding the signs can help you ...

The ear canal has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. This often emerges from the opening of the ear and is commonly known as earwax. It may fall out naturally or be washed away. Earwax ...

Whether you know it or not, your data is all over the internet. No, I'm not talking about social media platforms, I'm talking about data brokers and people finder sites. Data removal services say they ...

Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc, operates a private practice in Santa Monica where he specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative medicine. OTC pain relievers like Tylenol and ibuprofen can ...