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.

Popular supplement may interact with blood thinners, experts say

Health experts say a widely used garlic supplement could interact with blood thinners and other prescription medications, prompting a caution for some patients.

Here’s how a hangover affects your body

A hangover is the result of your body's efforts to recover after drinking too much alcohol. Researchers say the familiar symptoms stem from several...

New study brings personalised cancer vaccine closer to patients

New Phase 3 trial results suggest a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine could move one step closer to becoming a treatment for melanoma patients.

The everyday habits that could ease stomach pain

Stomach pain can have many different causes, from temporary digestive discomfort to more serious medical conditions. Depending on the cause, simple changes to your...

New study suggests some men could skip painful prostate biopsies

New research suggests that some men with suspected prostate cancer could one day be diagnosed without needing an invasive biopsy.

Harvard pays millions after human remains scandal

Harvard has agreed to pay $53 million after a shocking body donation scandal exposed the illegal sale of human remains.