Sometimes skin bumps and other rash-like symptoms appear after recreational water exposure. These rashes are most often caused by sensitivity to chemicals in the water, or due to a reaction from an waterborne infectious agent.

British Prime Minster Theresa May has appointed a new minister of loneliness to address the growing public health threat.

What started the year as an absurd meme meant to make fun of the supposedly appetizing look and feel of laundry pods has now become a national health hazard, with teens across the internet intentionally ingesting detergent for the "Tide Pod Challenge."

This year's flu epidemic is the most widespread in at least 13 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The main reason? H3N2 is a particularly virulent strain and has led to the death of 20 children so far.

We all want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to avoid being taken down by cold and flu this season. Here, Dr. Woodson Merrell, M.D.

Celebrity brings with it many perks, but it doesn’t protect you from cancer. From film stars to reality-TV personalities and news anchors, many celebs face the C-word. Their experiences shed light on cancer’s risks, prevalence and, in many cases, survivability. Here are 16 actors and TV figures who have battled cancer.

Diarrhea occurs in seniors for a variety of reasons. Common causes include infections, bowel disorders and medication side effects, among others.

Diarrhea lasting 5 days constitutes acute diarrhea, which typically comes on suddenly and is most commonly caused by an intestinal infection.

Many medical conditions can cause both pain in the legs and fatigue, and determining the cause of these symptoms often requires a trip to the doctor. To make a diagnosis, your doctor needs a thorough understanding of your symptoms, including what brings them on, what improves them, and other symptoms you may have.

The most common cause of white, gray or silver hair is thought to be genetics, but sometimes this change is related to a health problem.

Although headaches may occur for no obvious reason, they are sometimes a symptom of a health problem. Headaches over just one eye -- either the right or the left -- may be due to an infection in the eye or surrounding area, such as the sinuses.

An itchy, dry scalp may be simply a consequence of skin dryness or certain hair styling practices, but these symptoms could also signal a more serious skin condition such as psoriasis or eczema. Addressing the cause of your itchy, dry scalp is important to determine the best treatment strategy.