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.

Pharmacist warns against crushing tablets before use

A simple habit meant to make medicine easier to take could be changing how your treatment works.

Research highlights potential target for osteoarthritis treatment

For millions living with stiff and painful joints, new research is quietly reshaping how scientists think about aging and mobility.

How early-life factors may shape colon cancer risk decades later

Doctors are uncovering evidence that colon cancer risk may begin far earlier in life than previously believed.

Lumps and swellings: when to seek medical advice

Most people notice a small lump or swelling on their body at some point. Often it disappears, and nothing more comes of it. But...

Brain waves may help reconnect movement after paralysis

Even after paralysis, the brain continues to send movement signals, and researchers are learning how to detect them.

Study reports complete tumor elimination in pancreatic cancer mouse models

A new study shows that a combination of drugs can eliminate pancreatic cancer in animal models, pointing to potential new treatment strategies.