Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study.

"I'm using [Ozempic] off-label for a whole host of conditions — and have been for years," Dr. Caroline Messer, an ...

A healthy skin microbiome plays a crucial role in regulating our immune system and preventing chronic health issues, such as ...

But those kinds of risk factors aren’t enough on their own. People have to be exposed to one or more “triggers” that tip the ...

In this study, investigators were seeking to uncover potential genetic correlations between hidradenitis suppurativa and ...

Seeing a skin doctor isn’t just about checking for moles or getting a cream for acne or wrinkles. Dermatologists may see ...

Some of these signs are fairly well-known, such as increased thirst and fatigue. However, others are less so and can appear ...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes patches of thick, red, scaly skin. Usually, the elbows, knees, ...

"Our trial demonstrated treatment of complex diabetic foot ulcers with intact fish skin grafts achieved a significantly greater proportion of diabetic foot ulcers healed at 16 weeks than standard ...

This is because you lose sweat and oil glands as you age, which makes it harder to keep your skin moist. You may develop health problems, such as diabetes and kidney disease, which dry out your skin.

What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in children? Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It ...