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Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can all take a toll on livestock skin.

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A single shot of gene therapy restored hearing in people born deaf, with most showing improvement within weeks and some ...

The OTOF gene encodes otoferlin, a protein that plays a critical role in hearing. It helps transmit sound signals from the ...

I’VE recently had several emails from readers concerned about rabies following confirmation last month that a British woman ...

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Diabetics often experience itchy ears due to diabetic neuropathy, poor blood circulation, wax buildup, and more.

Why your ears are always itchy even after cleaning with the real reasons behind persistent ear itching and what actually helps ...

AOM or acute middle ear infection is one of the most common diseases in early infancy and childhood, causing pain and general symptoms of illness such as fever, irritability and problems feeding and ...

UVA Today talked to University of Virginia School of Nursing associate professor Kathryn Reid for her advice on how to avoid ...