When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a Washington State ...

Community nurses need mandatory training to spot signs of pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, in patients with dark skin ...

This method of therapeutically scraping the skin with a tool is thought to increase blood circulation, relieve muscle tension ...

Some people bruise more easily than others, and several factors contribute to this, including age, medications, and health ...

Solar purpura often affects older adults, as solar purpura typically occurs due to long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Bruising is the primary symptom of solar purpura, though ...

The kidneys are two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine. Their main purpose is to filter your blood to remove wastes and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. The ...

"As we age, skin laxity, excess fat and muscle banding can contribute to a less youthful appearance," explains Dr. Michelle ...

Research suggests that older adults do have a distinct smell due ... the result of odor compounds and bacteria interacting on the skin. The major odor compound at play is called 2-nonenal.

Reynaldo López, Atlanta Braves / Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/GettyImages The Atlanta Braves would not be one game away from clinching a seventh straight postseason berth without the terrific ...

He underwent imaging on Saturday that revealed a bone bruise. The Brewers are not expected to place him on the injured list, according to MLB's Adam McCalvy. Doing so would prevent him from ...

4:38pm: Frelick’s MRI revealed a bone bruise, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. Per McCalvy, the Brewers are “optimistic” that Frelick avoided structural damage and will not make a ...