Splish, splash, dealing with a rash? It’s not unusual for a dip in the ocean or a soak in the hot tub to spell trouble for your skin. Summer, with its flurry of water activities and flourishing sea ...

Shaken baby syndrome is a form of abusive head trauma that occurs when a parent or caregiver violently shakes a baby through overwhelming frustration and losing control due to inconsolable or ...

Acne isn't a single condition. It appears in many forms, affects people at different ages, and can be triggered by a range of ...

Hair loss can be a distressing experience, and understanding its causes is the first step towards prevention. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nkem Ugonabo shares insights on the main causes of hair ...

November is National Diabetes month, a time when communities across the country bring attention to the disease. According to the state health department, an estimated 1.7 million New Yorkers have ...

According to Dr Abdullahi Ibrahim, haemorrhoids are one of the leading gastrointestinal diagnoses in our outpatient hospitals. "Also known as piles, these are swollen veins in the anus. They are ...

Using multiple nicotine products can be associated with higher levels of nicotine dependence among youth and increased mortality in adults, compared with the use of one product alone. Yale researchers ...

According to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), child abuse is legally defined as harm or threatened harm to a child’s health and safety by a responsible adult. This can include a ...

University of Oklahoma researchers have deepened their understanding of a drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver, a condition that often occurs with obesity and can lead to serious fatty ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...