Narrowband (NB) ultraviolet B (UVB), compared to placebo (a sham treatment), may improve eczema severity (including itch) and may not affect the number of people leaving a study because of unwanted ...

Pinpointing what’s behind allergies baffles researchers. Most believe the causes are “multifactorial”, a collision of lifestyle and biological forces. The “hygiene hypothesis” posits ...

While high cholesterol can be genetic and run in families, many times genetic mutations also lead to familial hypercholesterolaemia, which causes very high LDL cholesterol levels. Cholesterol tends to ...

Causes of endometriosis Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb. While the exact cause is unknown, potential factors include hormonal imbalances, genetics, immune ...

CMA Fest in Nashville experienced delays due to severe weather during its second day, with many fans seeking shelter indoors at Music City Center. A tornado watch remains in effect for parts of ...

The coming world recession could be as severe or more severe than 2008. The underlying causes of the Great Recession have only since been exacerbated. And unlike in 2008, today there’s no single ...

In a seizure, erratic electrical activity in the brain causes a change in awareness and/or involuntary physical movement. Certain types of brain damage can disrupt the electrical activity of the brain ...

Learn about healthy habits that support memory and mental skills. There are many causes of dementia. The most well-known is Alzheimer’s disease, in which brain cells are damaged by an accumulation of ...

Melanonychia, also known as a dark or black line on the nail, causes a streak of dark pigmentation that runs along the nail bed. It can be a normal color variation, especially in people with ...

Patients with suspected or confirmed systemic lupus erythematosuss ("lupus" or SLE) undergo laboratory tests (blood tests) for multiple reasons. Physicians and other health care professionals test ...

Dr Suhas V P, Consultant Neurologist, Bangalore Hospitals, Jayanagar, explains what it means to be neurodivergent, the signs to look for, possible causes, and how to support those who think and ...

A crash in Northumberland on the A1068 has caused the road to be closed in both directions. At around 10am on Tuesday morning, Northumbria Police, the North East Ambulance Service and the Great ...