Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Humpback whales have been known to swim 5,000 miles from tropical grounds to colder grounds for more productive feedings and ...

One reason that tonsils may grow back is that one of the operations to remove them is a partial tonsillectomy. Only removing ...

Microbiology is a biological science focused on the study of microorganisms. These are organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and single-celled algae and ...

Tick bites can look very different from person to person, Dr. Melissa Levoska, an assistant professor of dermatology at the ...

A while back, Reddit user No_Camera29 asked, "What's a creepy fact you wish you never learned?" and people had some super disturbing responses that we wrote about here. Now we're back for more creepy ...

"One creepy fact I wish I never learned is that there's a rare disorder called Cotard's Syndrome, aka Walking Corpse Syndrome ...

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 ...

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

The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and ...

Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt on her reframing the Cinderella story as body horror about the bloody pursuit of beauty.