Injuries and Ailments

Hospice nurses say the same thing happens before many deaths

Hospice nurses have noticed a striking pattern in many patients, with the same changes often appearing in the final hours before death.

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.

Hospice nurses say the same thing happens before many deaths

Hospice nurses have noticed a striking pattern in many patients, with the same changes often appearing in the final hours before death.

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...

Nitric oxide studied for potential role in treating resistant bacteria

Researchers are exploring whether a high-dose form of inhaled nitric oxide could help treat dangerous lung infections that no longer respond to antibiotics.

Carbonation isn’t what damages your teeth, experts say

Many people see soft drinks as a direct threat to dental health, but the question is whether the link is really that straightforward.

Study links shingles vaccination to slower biological aging

New research suggests that a routine shingles vaccination may be linked to differences in how the body ages, beyond its role in preventing infection.

Here’s why people fail when they try to quit snus

Many snus users struggle to quit, even when the desire is there. New research shows why a decision alone is often not enough.

Dermatologists: Vaseline does not benefit everyone

Vaseline is often mentioned as a possible solution for dry and tight skin, but it is not suitable for everyone.

Research explains how dangerous it is to crack your knuckles

Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.