John Vincent reports on a touching tribute to The Lady With the Lamp, who transformed nursing during the Crimean War.

To amputate or save a limb? Philly’s tranq crisis is forcing doctors to make difficult choices amid a slow public health ...

Detectives attending the autopsy "observed large sores on Ms. Paull's body and scabs and sores on her feet and lower legs. Ms. Paull's back was almost entirely covered in bed sores," the charges ...

She had scratched her skin raw, and the maggots were festering on the painful sore spots. “That’s just from standing in diarrhea for however long,” said one of the veterinarians, commenting ...

Would you rather have a cold sore that never ever goes away or poop your pants once ... 56. Would you rather sneeze maggots or have worms crawl out of your ears when you yawn? 57. Would you rather eat ...

The creative team behind the iconic film The Shawshank Redemption had to think on their feet after being barred from using live animals in a particular scene. In a memorable moment from the ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A mum has revealed her disgust after she and her eight-year-old daughter ate maggot-infested spinach she says was purchased from a local ...

What Is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They’re also called fever blisters or herpes simplex labialis. Up to 90% of people ...

Getting a cold sore is usually nothing to worry about, but there are ways you can get rid of them sooner. Cold sores are common viral infections that are often triggered by the herpes simplex ...