As well as faking terminal cancer, Australian influencer Belle Gibson made a series of false health claims, now being ...

By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those ...

But one tick bite turned her entire world upside down as she caught Lyme disease, a bacterial infection passed to humans by ...

An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

Ticks can be hard to spot but spread serious diseases. See pictures of what tick bites and rashes look like and get tips from ...

Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and dog owners frequenting Singapore's green spaces. These spots are ideal for ...

Rash during pregnancy is not uncommon, ranging from a relatively harmless heat rash to potentially life-threatening conditions like impetigo herpetiformis. These rashes may develop due to changes in ...

Ringworm has a long incubation period. The red rash can actually take a few days to appear on your skin. If you have ringworm of the scalp, you may not see any signs for a full two weeks after ...

Due to symptoms ranging from rashes to seizures, brain parasites should be taken seriously. Treatment varies, depending on the parasite. Many can be avoided by using good hygiene, such as frequent ...

Shaving with a razor is a quick, cheap and efficient way of banishing unwanted hair, but it occasionally comes with an unwanted side effect: shaving rash, or as it's more commonly known razor burn.

Around the world, pathogens and parasites are responding to the changes in unexpected ways, fueling the rise of pandemics and the extinction of countless plant and animal species. But all is not lost.

Medical experts have issued an urgent warning after a disturbing case of beef tapeworm infection emerged from consuming "Soi Ju" (raw minced beef), a popular Thai dish. The incident has sparked ...