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.

New study: Vaping may affect your blood vessels

A new study points to a potential downside of e-cigarettes.

New powder stops severe bleeding in seconds

A new powder developed by South Korean researchers has been designed to help control severe bleeding.

Dry patches and redness could be early warning signs

Doctors are warning that small and seemingly harmless skin changes could sometimes be early signs of skin cancer.

Do sunglasses block vitamin D? Here’s what an eye doctor says

Many people have heard that wearing sunglasses may affect the body's production of vitamin-D. But what does an eye doctor actually say?

New discovery: Former COVID-19 patients may develop hidden eye problems

New research shows that some people may develop hidden eye problems long after a mild COVID-19 infection.

New research reveals what anesthesia does to your brain

Many people think of anesthesia as nothing more than a deep sleep, but new research suggests the brain behaves in a much more complex...