Poor hygiene: Not washing the scalp regularly can lead to the buildup of oils and dead skin cells ... and bumps. Skin Swab: A swab of the affected area may be taken to be looked at more closely under ...

Death and life have been considered for millennia as complete opposites, a binary switch with permanent reversal. But creative new research suggests a possible third state of life whereby cells ...

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The highly technical procedure involves removing skin in layers, examining each under a microscope until all the cancer cells are gone while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.

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Below, we’ll break down why the difference between dry and dehydrated skin matters, the signs of each to look out for, and ...

The folded-up little (or for some people, cavernous) hole that is your belly button can harbor lint, dead skin cells, bacteria and fungi, and other gunk.

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

The Tennessee Titans are entering the second season under head coach Brian Callahan, and it's critical for his future with the team. Callahan came onto the scen ...

Advanced imaging technologies are uncovering surprising roles for CD8+ T cells—not just in immune defense, but also in supporting tissue repair and regeneration.