In a story that demonstrates the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit, a new-born baby girl, abandoned in a dumpster in Sarjapur, Bangalore, has made a miraculous recovery. Barely ...

Ahead, 10 itches you should never scratch. Get The Healthy by Reader's Digest newsletter  Itches you shouldn't scratch 1.

Prescriptions for a range of ‘over the counter’ remedies are no longer available on the NHS after a crackdown in recent years on unnecessary spending by the service on common ailments. Cough syrup, ...

Is it simply heat rash, or could it be a more persistent skin condition like eczema? Learn how to spot the difference.

I have an allergic reaction when I eat melon soup” sounded like a joke till Majorie Konye was rushed to an emergency ward of a general hospital. We often ...

Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are difficulty breathing and swallowing starting within 2 hours of the ...

ARS Pharmaceuticals launched Neffy, the first FDA-approved needle-free epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.

A horsefly bite, caused by a fly of the Tabanidae family, is painful but usually harmless, causing a raised, red area of skin known as a weal. Uncomplicated cases can usually be treated at home with ...

Spring is not a welcome season for me. I wanted to find a better way, so I bought one of these units. Then I bought another, ...

It can be hard to get an appointment to see a GP but there are some ailments you can still get a NHS prescription for ...

Getting an appointment to see a GP isn't always easy but you can get prescriptions for some health problems without the ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...