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.

Study suggests earlier signs of kidney disease may be overlooked

New research suggests that routine kidney tests may miss early warning signs unless results are interpreted in relation to age and sex.

How your heart changes from your 30s to your 60s

The heart ages gradually, even before we notice anything. How this happens depends both on biological changes and on the habits we build throughout...

What nutrition experts say about Donald Trump’s eating habits

Medical and dietary research offers insight into the possible consequences of a fast-food-heavy routine.

Eye doctors warn common contact lens habits can damage vision

Small shortcuts with contact lenses can quietly build into serious risks for your eyesight, eye doctors warn.

Scientists link bladder health to a 21-second urination rule

A simple timing habit in the bathroom may offer clues about how your bladder is functioning.

Why some people experience muscle pain when taking statins

New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.