However, scratching rashes and around blisters can break your skin barrier and cause an infection. You can take lukewarm baths or cool showers to ease itching. Poison oak rash is not contagious.

Home remedies for ear infections include over-the-counter pain medication, cold compresses, hydrogen peroxide, and ear drops. It is important to remember that these remedies won't cure an ear ...

Swine flu (H1N1) cases in India are rising sharply, with over 20,414 infections and 347 deaths reported as of December 2024. Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan are the ...

An Arkansas tree cutter who made jars of the lethal poison ricin on his rural property was sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing a biological agent infamously known for being one of ...

A lot of plants look visually similar to one another, increasing the risk of touching or ingesting poisonous and toxic plants. This is true of box elder vs. poison ivy. We’re going to explore the ...

Public health officials are warning some 2,500 people they may have been exposed to blood-borne infections at a Toronto gynecology office where medical tools were not properly cleaned.

As an online-only bank, Live Oak Bank operates fully digitally. All accounts can be opened through the website and managed through the online customer portal and/or mobile app. The bank offers ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A passer by climbs up a ladder of the Bridegroom’s Oak which has a famous knothole that has been used as a ...

Gain an insight into how discovery science is carried out at the very highest level on this research-informed BSc. You'll learn about the science of infection and immunity, drawing on the world-class ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD An itchy rash with blisters can be caused by an allergic reaction; an autoimmune ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Itchy hands and feet can be caused by dry skin and different conditions, including eczema, allergic reactions, psoriasis, diabetes, liver disease, fungal ...

Guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings. These guidelines were developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada with the support of the National Advisory Committee on ...