From sago palms to milkweed, there are toxic plants all around us. But they're not all monsters. Here's how to live with them ...

Poison ivy annoys with its notorious skin rash. And common milkweed may be prolific once its pods open, but it’s a native species that hosts butterfly larvae. Plant by plant, it can help to ...

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

The questions include: What portion of each native milkweed from last year germinated, and of those that germinated, how many survived last winter and resprouted this spring? How many gardeners ...

That seemingly harmless rash inside your mouth could be trying to tell you something important about your health. While most people dismiss oral irritations as minor nuisances, medical experts ...

Also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), it is one of the most common types of rash you can get during pregnancy. Though harmless, it does cause an itchy rash with hive-like bumps on ...

A foot rash can occur due to an allergic reaction or infection. A person can treat some rashes, such as athlete’s foot and contact dermatitis, with over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes and a rash. The rash generally appears three to five days ...

But as the cold symptoms progress, one clue the illness is different from common respiratory viruses is a classic red rash. Here’s what to know about measles symptoms, what a measles rash really ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from conditions such as kidney failure and liver disease. Some causes of itching affect ...