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.

Why the time of day matters during a heart attack

Researchers suggest that adjusting the body’s immune response by time of day could help limit heart damage after a heart attack.

A targeted method improving early melanoma detection

By focusing on the one mole that does not match the rest, doctors are improving early melanoma detection while avoiding unnecessary biopsies.

These ingredients can cause blood pressure to spike within minutes, experts say

They are marketed as quick fixes for energy and focus and are consumed daily by millions, but experts warn that these popular beverages may place unexpected strain on blood pressure.

Child’s death from severe flu highlights ongoing pediatric risks

Flu tragedy shared online highlights growing concerns over severe infections in children.

Scientists find link between daily steps and reduced Alzheimer’s risk

A 14-year study suggests that even a few thousand steps a day may slow the buildup of Alzheimer’s-related proteins and delay memory decline.

Harvard study reveals mechanism of next-generation herpes treatments

For the first time, scientists have captured how new antiviral drugs halt the herpes virus in real time as it tries to replicate.