Lobe piercings usually take around four to six months to heal, while cartilage piercings can take anywhere from eight months ...

It’s far too easy to end up with a wound or a scrape doing just about anything. Accidents happen, and the important thing to know is how to heal a wound before an infection develops. If an infection ...

We take it for granted that cuts, bruises, and scrapes will heal over time, but chronic, nonhealing wounds are a major health problem for millions of people, and the slow pace of normal wound healing ...

Itchy stitches may occur as a wound heals. A person can use antihistamine medication or cold compresses for relief, and a doctor may prescribe alternative treatments if the itching is severe. A person ...

The time period in which muscles heal after injury may depend on biological sex, and applying personalized treatment may help optimize recovery, according to a new study. Researchers from Duquesne ...

Everyone needs a safe and nonjudgmental place where they feel comfortable sharing their unique life story. Many times we stay in negative situations, because of our past, or we are afraid of taking a ...

Sunburns take time to heal, but there are ways to support healing. Risk factors for sunburn include pale skin and excessive sun exposure. Conditions like diabetes or arterial disease can slow down ...

The new study sheds light on breast cancer spread after surgery in mice. If a new study in mice ends up holding true for humans, there may be a new explanation for why breast cancer can spread after ...