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.

Researchers assess stroke risk associated with medicine used in dementia

A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients is raising new concerns about a commonly prescribed medicine and its possible link to stroke risk.

Treatment may help people with type 1 diabetes make insulin again

Researchers are testing a new therapy designed to help people with type 1 diabetes produce insulin on their own again.

Younger adults face unexpected rise in heart attack mortality

Heart attacks are no longer just a threat in later life, and new data show younger adults, especially women, are increasingly at risk of dying after their first.

Health experts highlight heartburn as potential cancer warning sign

A common digestive symptom doctors say people should take more seriously.

Experts warn about three possible signs of prostate cancer during bathroom visits

A type of cancer can develop for years without clear symptoms. This means many people may not notice the illness until much later. Health...

Study finds weight-loss drugs may support heart recovery after heart attack

New research suggests popular weight-loss drugs may help the heart recover after a heart attack.