A team of evolutionary scientists, dermatologists and wildlife specialists affiliated with several institutions in Japan, ...

Dr Wouter Vogel, radiation oncologist at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, explained that the reason the glands have gone ...

Even compared to chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives, humans' scrapes and cuts tend to stick around for more than twice ...

Researchers have found that wounds heal three times more slowly in humans than in other primates and rodents, suggesting we ...

People take two to three times as long to heal from wounds as other mammals, a team of biologists reported Tuesday in the ...

Our slow healing may be a result of an evolutionary trade-off we made long ago, when we shed fur in favor of naked, sweaty skin that keeps us cool.

While requiring a bit more elbow grease, this is also a great method to deodorise your smelly trainers. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray the inside of your shoe lightly ...

When it comes to the biggest organ in the human body, most would think it's the lungs or the brain, but the actual answer may ...

The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular ...

Top solutions for prickly heat revealed - Discover the most effective treatments for sweat rash and how they can help ...

Many products contain both deodorant and antiperspirant properties, making them great options for tackling odour and sweating ...

Sweat glands are activated during the stress response—also called the fight-or-flight response—which evolved in humans as a protective mechanism to handle real or perceived threats. When the stress ...