A SCOTS BBC reporter almost lost his finger as he celebrated the national team’s stunning World Cup qualifier. Colin Paterson ...

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What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — even the brain — and tens of millions of ...

Florida is seeing a surge in leprosy cases this year, following a general rise over the last decade. What is leprosy, and is ...

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Proper handwashing can reduce diarrhoeal infections by 20–40% and bring down respiratory illnesses by nearly 20%, a small act ...

Many of us rarely clean our grooming gear. A beauty pro explains why that's a problem—and shares her easy DIY solution.

Current and former employees at a Missouri prison say the shortage is causing unrest. They blame the state’s contractor, ...