Sleeping with wet hair is often blamed for fungal issues, but moisture alone isn’t the full story. Fungal growth depends on ...

Dandruff is far more than a cosmetic annoyance. Affecting nearly half of adults worldwide, it reflects a complex interaction ...

This story appears in the May 2020 issue of National Geographic magazine. It has been updated with new research. At this moment, hundreds or thousands of tiny eight-legged animals are nestled deep in ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

A severe headache, fever, and stiff neck are common symptoms of early-stage meningitis. A non-fading rash using a glass test warrants immediate medical care. Quick treatment with antibiotics helps ...