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.

Long-term immune memory observed after experimental breast cancer vaccine

Scientists are revisiting an early breast cancer vaccine after discovering that its immune effects appear to have lasted for decades.

Doctors outline symptoms linked to high vitamin D intake

During the darker winter months, many people turn to vitamin D supplements. Doctors now stress that certain symptoms can signal the body is getting...

Doctors: Laptop heat can cause skin damage

A laptop and other heat sources placed on the body can seem practical and harmless. But repeated exposure to heat can, in some cases, cause visible changes to the skin.

New research explains how to stretch effectively

Stretching is a fixed part of many people’s exercise routines. New research, however, shows that its effects are often misunderstood.

Doctors review the risks of daily aspirin use in healthy adults

Once widely seen as a harmless preventive measure, daily aspirin is now being reconsidered for people without underlying heart conditions.

Researchers examine potential risks of Omega-3 supplementation in healthy adults

Researchers examine potential risks of Omega-3 supplementation in healthy adults.