A boil—medically known as a furuncle—is a common skin infection that occurs when a hair follicle or oil gland becomes infected. A boil usually appears as a red, painful lump that fills up with pus and ...

Furuncles can go away on their own, but getting medical treatment is often a good idea to help relieve pain, prevent ...

A boil may heal on its own in one to two weeks. If a boil lasts longer than a week, visit a healthcare provider to see whether treatment is needed. Sometimes, the pus doesn't break through the ...

The City of Emporia is issuing a water boil advisory after mechanical issues caused water to fail the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) standards. According to a press release from ...

Residents may notice discolored water linked to the issue at the treatment plant. “In accordance with KDHE guidelines, a boil water advisory has been issued,” the city wrote in the press release.