When you think of the early warning signs of diabetes, skin problems likely aren't the first thing to come to mind. But our body's largest organ, our skin, can actually be a very telling asset. We ...

A fungal skin infection happens when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. While usually not serious, fungal skin infections can be irritating and ...

An Edwardsville teen is getting inspired by Mattel's new Barbie, who has diabetes. She started a GoFundMe to get the dolls to hospitals.

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New statistics from the CDC says 1 in 3 teens was diagnosed with prediabetes in 2023. Prediabetes is a health threat that can develop into type 2 diabetes.

Skin autofluorescence (SAF) has emerged as a promising non-invasive marker for assessing the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in tissues. AGEs result from the non-enzymatic ...

Learn what experts say about the link between psoriasis and cancer risk, as well as how to lower your cancer risk effectively.

Most livestock species have thicker skin than humans, but it’s still vulnerable to harsh summer conditions. Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects ...

A new review explains how fad diets and unregulated supplements promoted online can cause serious skin, hair, and nail problems, often before other symptoms appear. Clinicians are urged to ...