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.

Trial examines pill-based treatment for sleep apnea

Researchers say a medication originally used for epilepsy may significantly reduce breathing interruptions in people with sleep apnea, raising the possibility of a pill-based treatment.

Women in these jobs face the highest risk of burnout

New research suggests women working in several specific industries are far more likely to experience burnout than their male colleagues. Experts warn the combination...

Experts highlight lesser-known physical sign of dementia

A subtle movement in the hands may sometimes signal an overlooked physical sign of dementia, experts say.

Study suggests dementia risk could be detected up to 25 years earlier

Early changes linked to dementia may be visible up to 25 years before symptoms.

One hour less sleep: Why daylight saving time can be hard on the heart

When the clocks move forward in spring, many people notice only a little extra fatigue, but the change may have greater effects on the body than one might expect.

Study finds differing risk of rare eye condition among weight-loss drugs

New research has examined a rare eye disease among people using medication for diabetes and obesity. The results suggest a difference between several widely used drugs.