How to treat paronychia (an infected nail)
Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail.It typically develops around the edges of the nail at the bottom or sides. It occurs when bacteria or fungi …
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Leg Nerves Activated by Light Offer New Path to Restoring Mobility
For the first time, MIT researchers have shown that nerves made to express proteins that can be activated by light can produce limb movements that can be adjusted in …
Prostate Cancer: A New, Quicker Test to Assess Metastasis Risk
People with prostate cancer are at risk of metastatic tumors forming. A newly developed test can assess this risk more quickly than existing tests and is also cheaper to …
New high-tech epilepsy warning bracelet could save lives
Scientists have developed a high-tech bracelet called the Nightwatch, which detects 85 percent of all severe nighttime epilepsy seizures — a much higher percentage than similar devices on the …
Mediterranean diet nutrients tied with healthy brain aging
A recent study has uncovered further evidence of an association between diet and healthy brain aging. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can promote healthy brain aging. …
Acanthosis Nigricans – What You Should Know
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that causes the skin to become darker and thicker. It most often appears in the skin folds around the neck, groin, and armpits. …
Peritonsillar Abscess – Everything You Must Know
A peritonsillar abscess is a painful, pus-filled collection of tissue that forms in the back of the throat near one of the tonsils. Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, often …