First, let’s state the obvious: Most people sweat, and it’s perfectly normal. Our bodies release sweat to regulate our body temperature, but it doesn’t always happen in the most pleasant of ways. For ...

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Given that dogs have a Lyme disease vaccine, it is particularly frustrating that their human companions remain vulnerable to the notorious illness. People with Lyme disease suffer serious symptoms ...

Copper surfaces in hospital settings, like the intensive care unit, have been shown to significantly reduce the rate of healthcare associated infections. But a new study by scientists at the ...

New technology could make it significantly easier to monitor patients’ vital health signs. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors ...

Have you ever felt embarrassed by the need to carry a towel, or even a fresh shirt, with you during the most sweltering months of the year? You shouldn’t. Sweating is one of the most remarkable ways ...