Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Isabel Casimiro, MD ...

Retropharyngeal abscesses are rare in adults and often associated with immunocompromised states or complications from foreign body ingestion. This case report highlights an unusual presentation of ...

Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that is most common in young children, and while symptoms can range from mild to ...

The UKHSA provided guidance on what symptoms of scarlet fever to watch out for. In a statement on X, the agency said: ...

A lump behind the ear can be caused by swollen lymph nodes, which are common and usually harmless. Most lumps behind the ear are benign and can be treated by healthcare providers if needed. Acne is a ...

If you have a scab in your ear that won't heal, see a healthcare provider. Ear pimples and dry skin usually heal on their own with proper care. Much more rarely, a scab in your ear can be a sign of a ...

The next time you’re panicking before a meeting or stressing out on the subway, tug your earlobe. Just like a deep breath or a quick sniff of lavender, it’s an easy way to soothe your nervous system, ...

The primary treatment for a tooth abscess is always surgical: drainage, root canal, or extraction. Antibiotics alone cannot cure an abscess because they can’t remove the source of the infection.

A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus in the brain, often resulting from infections in nearby areas like the sinuses or ears. The classic triad of symptoms—fever, headache, and focal ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver that forms when a bacterial infection reaches the organ. Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to severe ...