When affected, the fly's larvae will "burrow into a wound or mucus membranes of animals and rarely humans." The resulting "maggots feast on the flesh and blood of their host with tiny mouth hooks." ...

"We know to wash our hands after being in public to keep from possibly transferring bacteria to the mucus membranes of our eyes, or even ingesting bacteria." Experts recommend covering wounds and ...

Adults and children with jaundice may notice a yellowish tinge to their skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes. It can happen with various health conditions and usually indicates a ...

Blackberry leaf tea is a nice herbal remedy for many common ills. There’s nothing like a cozy, warm cup of tea when you’re feeling off or want to proactively add some extra vitamin C and iron ...

But can also be a sign of a more serious disease. Telangiectasias (commonly known as "spider veins") are dilated or broken blood vessels located near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. They ...

The nature of the stratum corneum and the characteristics of mucosal surfaces and mucus itself, which severely limit the permeation of small and large molecules across these barriers, require creative ...