Injuries and Ailments

Your eyeliner and mascara may be more dangerous than you think, data shows

The familiar tubes sitting on your bathroom shelf are sending people to the emergency room more often than you would guess.

Child ended up in hospital after playing with toy sold with syringes and needles

A popular children’s toy is now facing closer scrutiny. Several findings have raised concerns about whether the products are safe for children.

Postpartum body changes that may catch you by surprise

Giving birth is only the beginning of the body’s physical adjustment. In the following weeks and months, changing...

Many women still have significant pain months after a C-section, and most are not warned

A global evidence review of nearly 28,000 women finds the aftermath of a cesarean can drag on for years, disrupting sleep, mood and daily life.

A bargain eyelid lift abroad may cost you the ability to close your eyes

UK surgeons and the CDC are warning that bargain cosmetic surgery trips can leave patients with complications the original clinic is rarely able to fix.

Your eyeliner and mascara may be more dangerous than you think, data shows

The familiar tubes sitting on your bathroom shelf are sending people to the emergency room more often than you would guess.

Child ended up in hospital after playing with toy sold with syringes and needles

A popular children’s toy is now facing closer scrutiny. Several findings have raised concerns about whether the products are safe for children.

Postpartum body changes that may catch you by surprise

Giving birth is only the beginning of the body’s physical adjustment. In the following weeks and months, changing...

Many women still have significant pain months after a C-section, and most are not warned

A global evidence review of nearly 28,000 women finds the aftermath of a cesarean can drag on for years, disrupting sleep, mood and daily life.

A tailored fall-prevention plan may not lower falls, new study shows

The most comprehensive review to date found that individualized fall-prevention programs probably make no difference to how often older adults fall.

New drug could break cancer’s resistance

A promising experimental drug could help make treatment-resistant cancer cells vulnerable to existing therapies again.

Kidney stones: How they feel and when to seek help

Kidney stones can develop quietly, but once they block the urinary tract, the pain can become sudden and severe, reports Cedars Sinai.The pain...

What happens to your skin when you do not shower enough

There is no single showering routine that suits everyone. Skin type, age, activity levels and existing skin conditions can all play a role, but...

Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk

A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.

Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body

Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney disease can develop quietly, some warning...