But what happens if you leave a splinter in your skin? You risk a dangerous infection. Since it's natural material, splinters carry bacteria and fungi. The risk is much less for pieces of glass ...

For instance, wooden splinters, particularly those from untreated or dirty wood, pose an increased risk of infection due to ...

Others may indicate a skin condition. Nails can even signal complications as severe as an infection of the heart valves. What Are Splinter Hemorrhages? Splinter hemorrhages get their name because ...

Dave Parkyn and his mother Jackie encouraged stroke survivors to look after their mental health A man from Cornwall who suffered a severe stroke after getting an infection has encouraged other ...