AN ITCH you definitely can’t scratch… well certainly not in public! That’s right, it’s time to talk itchy bums – or pruritus ...

One of the biggest concerns with upper respiratory tract infections, like the common cold or a nasal infection, is the ...

Bowel-related symptoms persist for up to 5 years after colorectal cancer, and higher dietary fiber intake is associated with ...

Let’s face it, everyone goes to the toilet, yet most people flush without a second glance. It may sound unpleasant, but paying attention to what’s in the toilet bowl can reveal a lot about your gut ...

The character of eye discharge (e.g., watery, sticky, green, foamy) is a primary clue for a differential diagnosis. Causes range from simple irritants and allergies to severe infections, blocked tear ...

hat was meant to be a routine health check-up turned into a life-changing moment for Tengku Nazeehah Tengku Mahmood. She had always been in good health with no underlying illnesses, so cancer was the ...

You may not have celiac disease — an autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming the gluten protein in wheat, barley, and rye — but it’s possible you have gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance can ...

Mucus, also called phlegm, is the lubricating substance that lines the surface of your lungs, mouth, sinuses, stomach, intestines, and even eyes, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you ...

Background: Prostate cancer, the most prevalent male malignancy in Western countries, seldom presents as secondary rectal linitis plastica (RLP). Case presentation: We present an 82-year-old man with ...