Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Itchy bumps on the skin that aren't mosquito bites could be a symptom of several health conditions and reactions, including hives, other bug bites, and some skin ...

People across the UK could be at risk from a disease that surged 100 years ago, thanks to students heading to university.

During its second stage, syphilis may lead to a rash on one or several parts of the body. It most commonly affects the trunk, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The rash typically does not ...

A vaccine for chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January, officials have announced. The jab, which currently costs around £150 at private clinics and pharmacies, will form part ...

A vaccine for chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January, officials have announced. The jab, which ...

Red or purple spots on your skin may be hives or acne. However, they can also indicate a health condition, including an infection or autoimmune disease. Your skin’s health and appearance shift ...

Ministers claimed the vaccine, which is 98 per cent effective', would save millions of sick days from school and nursery, ...

Chickenpox costs the UK an estimated £24 million a year in lost income and productivity, as parents take time off to care their children, the government says.

The chickenpox vaccine – also known as the varicella jab – will form part of a new combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine for toddlers. This will replace the MMR, which is ...