Skin as a Battlefield
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What causes the burnlike skin lesions associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
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Attacks by elephants on villages, people and other animals are on the rise. Some researchers are pointing to a species-wide trauma and the fraying of the fabric of pachyderm society.
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The traffic, the job, the kids -- there&#39;s no doubt about it, stress is a fact of life. But now for the first time, evidence suggests that too much stress not only gets under your skin, but travels deep into
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Life hardens us and art desensitizes us. Is the culture of violence turning us into creatures without empathy? Commentary by Tony Long.
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Prehistoric humans were infected with a bug that causes stomach ulcers, a study has shown.
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Scientists discover how the skin of the fingertips protects itself against a common bug that causes diarrhoea.
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Two studies an ocean apart illustrate the growing importance of inflammation as a contributor to heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.
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EXETER, England  - Minute changes in tiny blood  vessels close to the surface of the skin in children as young  as 11 can indicate the risk of future heart attacks or strokes,  a leading scientist said on Monday.
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Bacteria that thrive on human skin, oilâs lasting presence, new images of Titan and more.
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Muscle creams have drawn attention because toxicology tests reveal that the death of a 17-year-old in New York was caused by overusing such rubs.
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Researchers said on Sunday they may have discovered what causes psoriasis, a common and irritating skin ailment, and said their findings may open the way to an effective treatment.
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The lower temperatures, humidity-free air and layers of wool and other fabrics can leave skin irritated and uncomfortable.
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The powerful acne drug, which has been taken by more than 6 million people in the United States, has a history of scrutiny, controversy and repeated evaluation by regulators, who still don&#39;t
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Menacing body posture can be as threatening as a frightening facial expression, according to new research. The finding may explain how fear spreads.
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Those who dread hypodermic needles may someday be able to apply their medicine on their skin instead, a couple of researchers believe.
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A protein essential to the growth of melanoma has been identified, providing a target for halting the deadly skin cancer. American researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children&#39;s Hospital Boston
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Immediate health threats include wounds from stepping on nails and broken glass and dehydration and heatstroke from exposure in hot muggy weather.