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.

Simple neck test could help spot meningitis symptoms at home

A simple neck movement many people ignore could be an early warning sign of a serious infection.

Study links PFAS exposure to adolescent bone development

New research suggests that everyday “forever chemicals” may quietly affect children’s bone development long before adulthood.

Study reveals why mosquitoes target certain people

Mosquitoes don’t hunt randomly—new research shows they rely on a precise combination of signals to zero in on humans.

Possible link between severe COVID-19 and lung cancer risk

A new study suggests that a severe bout of COVID-19 or flu could leave long-term changes in the lungs that may increase cancer risk years later.

Common diabetes drugs linked to lower anxiety and depression risk

Widely used weight-loss drugs are now being linked to potential mental health benefits, raising new questions for researchers.

Long-term use of omeprazole linked to potential health risks

A widely used heartburn drug is facing growing scrutiny as experts warn its long-term effects may carry unexpected health risks.