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Costa Rica reported a rise in human screwworm cases, with coastal provinces among the hardest hit as health officials urge early treatment.

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Could wounded skin someday regrow perfectly without scars? A new study by Harvard stem cell biologists published in Cell ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar for more than tools. New research shows it could slow bacteria and help protect wounds.

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Atopic dermatitis flares can cause skin cracks and bleeding. Learn how to care for the wounds and spot signs of infection.

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