Injuries and Ailments

Can the damage caused by alcohol be reversed? New study provides answers

New research shows that alcohol can increase the risk of a wide range of diseases, but can the damage be reduced?

A simple thumb test could point to hidden health risks

Experts say a simple thumb test could provide an unexpected clue about an underlying health condition that often develops without symptoms.

How to treat your sunburned skin properly

Sunburn is damage to the skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun.The condition can often be treated...

Three children die after overdosing on common allergy medication

Three children died after overdosing on a medication found in millions of homes, prompting fresh warnings from health officials and medical experts.

Kidney cancer cases are rising: Know the warning signs

Kidney cancer affects thousands of people each year, and the number of cases continues to rise. Because the...

Can the damage caused by alcohol be reversed? New study provides answers

New research shows that alcohol can increase the risk of a wide range of diseases, but can the damage be reduced?

A simple thumb test could point to hidden health risks

Experts say a simple thumb test could provide an unexpected clue about an underlying health condition that often develops without symptoms.

How to treat your sunburned skin properly

Sunburn is damage to the skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun.The condition can often be treated...

Three children die after overdosing on common allergy medication

Three children died after overdosing on a medication found in millions of homes, prompting fresh warnings from health officials and medical experts.

These personality changes could be early signs of dementia

Small changes in behaviour during midlife may seem harmless, but researchers say some personality shifts could be early indicators of dementia.

FDA recall warns cream cheese could cause serious illness

Health authorities have issued their most serious recall warning after cream cheese products were linked to a potential bacteria contamination.

Novo Nordisk receives warning letter from FDA

Novo Nordisk is facing scrutiny from U.S. regulators after concerns were raised about how the company reported potential side effects linked to its semaglutide medicines.

Experts explain why hair loss occurs – and what you can do about it

Hair loss can worry many people, and experts point to several possible explanations.

Study examines link between groundwater and Parkinson’s disease risk

A new study suggests that something as ordinary as the groundwater beneath our cities could quietly influence the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Expert warns about “vape brain”: May affect young people under 25

Nicotine from e-cigarettes can affect the brains of young people.