Injuries and Ailments

Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss

A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.

New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early

Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.

New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease

A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.

New study identifies the painkillers linked to the highest overdose risk

A new British study has identified which opioid painkillers are most closely linked to life threatening breathing problems....

Health expert claims donald Trump may not have much time left

Fresh allegations about Donald Trump's health are fueling renewed speculation after his World Cup appearance.

Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss

A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.

New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early

Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.

New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease

A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.

New study identifies the painkillers linked to the highest overdose risk

A new British study has identified which opioid painkillers are most closely linked to life threatening breathing problems....

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...