State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that's affecting both humans and dogs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Novartis' oral treatment for patients with type of chronic inflammatory skin disease, the company said on Tuesday. The twice-daily pill, Rhapsido, is ...

Across a Swiss meadow and into its forested edges, the drone dragged a jumbo-size cotton swab from a 13-foot tether. Along its path, the moistened swab collected scraps of life: some combination of ...

Hot weather puts you into two entirely different moods. On one hand, it is a call for sun-soaked days, seaside vacations, or walk nights with a soothing breeze. On the contrary, for people like me who ...

There’s a moment from junior high seared into my memory, when another kid asked me why I had “all those red bumps on my arms.” It was something that until then I had barely noticed; after his comment, ...

A common soil fungus could help farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic fungicides, new research suggests, by producing natural airborne chemicals that suppress devastating plant diseases.

Acne and breakouts are often seen as surface-level skin issues, but dermatologists emphasize that internal health greatly influences the appearance of our skin.

Even after the rains, humidity lingers, leaving skin oily, irritated and dull. Dermatologist shares tips for protecting your skin through transitional weather. Here’s how with the right cleanser, ...

Aspergillus species are ubiquitous environmental fungi with significant implications for human health, particularly in immunocompromised individuals and ...

Fungi are critical to human life and the planet. They recycle nutrients, helping keep our soil and plants healthy; they store carbon, helping to tackle climate change; and they play a key role in ...

That dark black layer in your onion might be harmful. Onions are good for your liver. But blackened onions can cause liver problems. Aspergillus niger ...

Many pediatric skin diseases with the greatest burden are underfunded by the NIH, with most dermatology research not including a pediatric focus.