which can be more painful and may take longer to heal compared to earlobe piercings. The cartilage structure of the anti-tragus is relatively thin, making it susceptible to potential complications ...

Symptoms seen in humans infected by D1.1 have been more severe than the previous bird flu strain that has been spreading in cows. That strain, called B3.13, has led to only mild symptoms ...

The transfer window is now closed, and so it’s time to take stock of not only what has been done but also what it means. Tottenham Hotspur are in something of a bind at the moment with regards ...

Human joints move thousands of times a day. The articular cartilage plays a vital role in joints’ protection. If there is dysfunction in cartilage lubrication, cartilage cannot maintain its normal ...

“The name is costochondritis. It is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the rib to the chest,” Oliveira told Sherdog.com. “The pain is so severe that 30% of [people who think they ...

The infected spiders - seen here with the fungus over its head and body - have been found in several cave systems across the island of Ireland It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV ...

These piercings likely signaled a person's membership in a group, according to John Willman, a biological anthropologist at the University of Coimbra in Portugal, but they also caused teeth to move.

Cartilage development is the formation of cartilage by specialised cells called chondrocytes. These secrete large amounts of the cartilage extracellular matrix, which contains collagen and ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the treatment of traumatic injuries, birth defects, and cartilage-damaging ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

It said "rapid depopulation of infected poultry is critical to halt virus transmission and must be prioritized." During a March 2017 bird flu outbreak, a USDA report said, "nearly 253,000 birds ...