Getting the winged eyeliner right – a win. Forgetting to wash off the winged eyeliner before bed – not a win. The truth is, ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Eye crust forms when mucus, oils, and debris accumulate, often during sleep.

Blepharitis is a common chronic condition that affects the eyelids, causing inflammation along the eyelid margins.

We call them URIs or upper respiratory infections. While the common cold is typically not a big deal to humans, for very ...

Patients might temporarily struggle to close their eyelids, leading to dryness or irritation. Though rare, complications such as infection, bleeding, or vision changes can occur. Poor surgical ...

One of the ways the CDC has stepped up its surveillance of H5N1 infections in people is by asking state public health laboratories to perform additional testing on all patient samples that test ...

A salivary gland infection can develop when harmful bacteria or viruses build up in the salivary glands. These are located in the head and neck and produce saliva. It typically causes swollen ...

The viral infection surges are putting such on a strain on health systems that Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge had to stop accepting ambulances earlier this week. Patient numbers ...

Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier ...

Lymphangitis is an infection and inflammation of the lymph vessels. It can result from a bacterial skin infection. A person may notice red or dark streaks extending from the site of an injury ...

One significant health effect of alcohol is that it contributes to inflammation in your body. While not all inflammation is harmful, the inflammation triggered by alcohol can damage your cells and ...