Less common white bump causes worth noting are: Flat warts: “These small, skin-colored bumps are caused by specific strains ...

Despite the protection of masks, the constant exposure to thick fumes and dust has led to severe health issues — from breathing difficulties to throat infections and from burning eyes to chronic ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Eye crust forms when mucus, oils, and debris accumulate, often during sleep.

One of these is the whiteness of the eyes, which is an unequivocally human trait, as animals do not have this white part surrounding the pupil, known as the sclera. In humans it is white ...

In the complex world of skincare, there’s conflicting advice around eye creams. As the first signs of ageing often become visible around the eye (hello, crow’s feet), a huge number of ...

The UK Health Security Agency has called it a global crisis with the agency calling for action to drive down infections around the world. Here, The Independent asks what is helping drive the increase ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

In fact, 75% of women will have more than one vaginal yeast infection in their lifetime. People may report tenderness, milky discharge, a new odor, itching, a burning sensation when urinating, and ...

A healthy diet is key to living a long and healthy life, but proper nutrition becomes even more important during pregnancy. After all, you're growing a whole new human being inside of you.

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