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The woman had recently been bitten several times by mosquitoes. The lump itched, but otherwise, it didn’t bother her.

In lab tests of clothes bought from one manufacturer, researchers found that the garments either quickly caused ticks to fall off, or rendered them unable to bite.

And of all the outbreaks from waterborne germs between 2000 and 2014, one-third occurred in pools or hot tubs at hotels, the officials said.

Along with medicines to reduce the risk that the second transplant is rejected, Hamon is also receiving mental health support and speech therapy.

U.S. consumers are expected to spend $122 million on collagen products. But as it's gotten more popular, there have been questions about how well it works and concerns about its safety.

The new therapy includes the oral medication Xeljanz (tofacitinib) -- a drug already approved for use in rheumatoid arthritis patients that dampens the body's immune response -- and ultraviolet-B light therapy.

In a recent small survey of nail and hair salon clients, more than two-thirds said they'd had one or more health issues after visiting a salon.

The 10-pound benign tumor the size of a basketball was pressing down on the trachea making it difficult for the boy to eat or drink.

Their large new study found that the risk for rosacea increases among women as weight rises.

Dzierzek was a regular user of tanning beds in her youth. She was diagnosed with skin cancer at age 21.

Experimental genetically-corrected skin grafts used on 80 percent of a boy's body saved his life, doctors say.

On the heels of approval of a better vaccine for the painful condition shingles, adults over 50 should plan to roll up their sleeves -- again.

Depression and worries about appearance common in those who can't skip the tanning bed, study finds

If you're getting tattooed, find out what's in the ink the artist is using, researcher advises

Study finds cuts, burns and infections send many to doctor, some to the ER

Fleas Test Positive for Plague in Arizona

Essential oils are increasingly popular, but using them incorrectly, or overdoing it, can be dangerous.

Sea "lice" attack boy while swimming.

Squamous cell carcinoma is far more common and also dangerous if untreated, dermatologist says

The chronic skin condition may interfere with daily life, expert says

Some also make false claims about the health effects of tanning, researchers find

Survey finds they're a major worry for U.S. travelers, but many can't identify the annoying pests

Experiment unlocks a way to tan without harmful UV exposure, which could help prevent skin cancer

The story looks at how to prevent an infection after getting a tattoo.

WebMD looks at top beach hazards such as rip currents, jellyfish, sunburn and sting rays.