Injuries and Ailments

Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss

A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.

New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early

Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.

New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease

A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.

New study identifies the painkillers linked to the highest overdose risk

A new British study has identified which opioid painkillers are most closely linked to life threatening breathing problems....

Health expert claims donald Trump may not have much time left

Fresh allegations about Donald Trump's health are fueling renewed speculation after his World Cup appearance.

Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss

A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.

New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early

Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.

New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease

A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.

New study identifies the painkillers linked to the highest overdose risk

A new British study has identified which opioid painkillers are most closely linked to life threatening breathing problems....

Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.

Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.

Early puberty may raise the risk of depression

A new Danish study suggests that early puberty may increase the risk of depression in both girls and boys.

Doctors found 38 parasites in her brain years after a holiday

A holiday she thought was long behind her turned into a life-changing medical ordeal after doctors discovered dozens of parasites in her brain years later.

Why you should never scratch a mosquito bite, according to scientists

Scratching a bug bite may feel satisfying in the moment, but experts say it could actually make the irritation last much longer.

Weight loss drugs may help fight migraines

Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs may reduce migraine symptoms in some patients.

Mystery parasite outbreak leaves US health officials searching for answers

Health officials are racing to identify the source behind a growing multi-state parasite outbreak.