Local woman charts a path forward while living with a rare disease

AYVAKIT ® (avapritinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM). AYVAKIT is ...

Five warning signs of measles that aren't a rash amid outbreak in schools

Earlier this month, health officials confirmed a fast-spreading outbreak in several North London schools, primarily affecting ...

Five 'early' measles symptoms to be aware of as schools outbreak spreads

Measles is transmitted when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The infectious period begins when symptoms first ...

How seemingly minor skin conditions can lead to a leukemia diagnosis

While not every patient with AML develops skin involvement, it can be one of the earliest visible signs that something systemic is occurring.

Dry, Itchy, Irritated Skin? These Home Remedies Deliver Fast Relief

If you’ve ever suffered from common skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or psoriasis, you know how uncomfortable the intense itching, dryness and redness can be. Fortunately, you don’t have to ...

NHS says 'itchy skin' with other key signs could indicate cancer

On its website, the NHS says that you could have pancreatic cancer if the "whites of your eyes or your skin turn yellow (jaundice) and you may also have itchy skin, darker pee and paler poo than usual ...

The 1 Thing Doctors Always Do When Staying In A Hotel Room

Unpacking during your holiday in your new hotel room? Before you toss your suitcase on the bed or start hanging up clothes, doctors say there’s one crucial thing you need to do first. “When I first ...

Ever Heard Of Jock Itch Or Tinea? Why That Rash Might Be More Than Just Irritation

Although the names vary, the underlying cause is similar.