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Weasel testicles, stargazing and royal remedies feature in an exhibition on our ancestors’ quest to cure everything from ...
Residents of the London borough has the highest rates in England for not one, but three, major STIs, with more cases of ...
An itchy rash with blisters can be caused by an allergic reaction; an autoimmune disorder; a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; and trauma to the skin. Figuring out the trigger is key to relief ...
Other handwritten volumes on display in the exhibition provide a window into medieval people’s everyday troubles, with remedies for mundane matters such as headache, toothache, constipation or ...
An itchy anus can happen for many reasons, including washing too much or too little, psoriasis and other skin conditions, infections, certain foods, and medication use. Lifestyle changes can help ...
They may be painful and itchy or may cause no symptoms. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. In darker skin, red spots may appear darker than the surrounding skin, rather than bright red.
The 15th century 'cure' for infertility advised women to burn and then grind down weasel testicles and a common plant, before putting the mixture into their vagina.
[Read: Sexual anxiety: 25 secrets to not feel nervous about having sex & enjoy it] Insufficient lubrication is one of the main causes of painful sex for a female, and in many cases, men also feel ...
Have you ever experienced an itchy sensation in your lungs? This can refer to a tickle or scratchy feeling in your chest or irritation when you breathe. Typically, an environmental irritant or a ...
Depending on the cause of the itchy skin, remedies may include over-the-counter and prescription hydrocortisone creams, products made of colloidal oatmeal, natural aloe vera gels, cold packs ...
If you’ve ever suffered an itchy scalp you know how hard it is to resist scratching. It’s even more frustrating when that scratching causes your scalp to flake. Itchy scalps can be caused by a ...