Skin infections can be uncomfortable and unsightly, causing some distress to those who have them. Luckily, for the most part, skin infections aren’t serious but they may require medical intervention. Here are types of fungal skin infections you should know.
Ringworm has absolutely nothing to do with worms at all! It’s actually a skin infection and anyone can get it. Here’s everything you should know about ringworm.
Sure, the motivation might be contagious in the locker room of your local gym or recreational center, but, shockingly, so are numerous other icky bacterial infections that can spread quickly in moist, hot environments among gym-goers and athletes who share surfaces, towels, and athletic equipment. Don’t be scared of the locker room—just be proactive when […]
New research is suggesting that you are going to get much more than a workout when you hit the gym. Researchers are discovering that gyms and the exercise equipment they run is contaminated with all sorts of germs ranging from the Norovirus to MRSA. One study found that the Norovirus and MRSA are commonly found […]