Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards. Poison ...

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If your dog’s face is puffy, firm, red, or suddenly swollen, it could be a sign of an underlying issue that needs attention.

Watch out for these warning signs.(Image by Pixabay) Health experts have pointed out that symptoms such as swelling of hands and feet, weight loss, nausea and vomiting indicate kidney disease.

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Swollen eyelids, top or bottom, can have many causes, including allergies, infections, and blocked oil glands. While most aren't serious, eyelids can also swell due to a medical condition such as ...

Flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 23 people.

A rash on one or both eyelids is usually a sign of dermatitis. Many common environmental irritants, allergens, and daily activities can trigger the red, swollen, itchy skin of a dermatitis rash. Most ...

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