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.

What researchers found may finally help diabetics recover more naturally

A new scientific insight suggests diabetes damage might be easier to slow than anyone expected.

New study reveals how to stop Alzheimer’s before it starts

This tiny shift inside your brain may reveal the earliest crack in Alzheimer’s — long before symptoms appear.

New research reveals vitamin D3 may protect the heart after attack

New research shows that tailoring vitamin D3 levels after a heart attack could cut the risk of another in half — a small change with big potential for heart health.

How to recognize the early signs of knee osteoarthritis

Knee pain might seem like a natural part of aging, but new research shows it could be your body’s way of warning you about early-stage osteoarthritis.

Research shows acupuncture may nearly eliminate pain for some patients

Once viewed as an alternative practice, acupuncture is increasingly used in mainstream medicine.

Smoking and vaping both increase diabetes risk, scientists warn

Smoking and vaping both increase diabetes risk, scientists warn.