A 45-year-old woman in England developed inflammation and painful blisters on her great toe after applying freshly sliced raw garlic to treat a fungal nail infection. This incident was reported
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, harvest season for corn in Illinois is in October. About 10 million acres of corn are harvested annually from the "Prairie State".
The corns
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The main cause of foot odor (smelly feet) is germs that produce bad-smelling substances. Moisture creates the environment that fosters bacterial and fungal growth. The foot is prone to moisture
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As you sink your feet into the warm sand, you may have noticed some blemishes. "Are those warts?"
Warts are caused by viruses that invade our skin cells and change their
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Summer has finally arrived. News reports remind us about sun damage to the skin and the risk of melanoma.
The widespread adoption of the ABCDs of melanoma has helped increase
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ATHLETE'S FOOT is a common fungal infection of the skin that can cause peeling and itching.
Does laundering clothes eliminate the fungus?
Researches tested socks worn by patients suffering from athlete’s foot
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Excessive sweating isn't just a summer issue. Perspiration is a year-round fact of life, and for some people it can be a real problem, especially with winter boots. Here are
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