Welltica

Your tap water may contain twice as many forever chemicals as reported

A fresh look at nearly two million water samples suggests the numbers on your utility report may not tell the whole story.

A simple saline shot may hold carpal tunnel pain at bay far longer than a steroid shot

The current go-to injection often fades in weeks, and a new trial tested a very different approach to the trapped nerve.

12 Kidney Stone Red Flags That Should Send You Straight to the Doctor

Kidney stones trigger a distinctive cluster of symptoms, and recognizing all of them can help you tell a stone apart from a urinary tract infection or a pulled muscle before complications set in.

Explained: Mosquito-borne disease that turns deadly as fever disappears

Dengue fever has infected millions of people worldwide, and cases are now being acquired locally in parts of Europe. Although most patients recover, the disease has a dangerous characteristic: serious complications can develop just when the fever begins to disappear.

Trump announces major women’s health initiative

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at improving women's healthcare in the United States. The initiative promises more research into conditions such as endometriosis, menopause and heart disease, but a major detail about its funding remains unclear.

Your tap water may contain twice as many forever chemicals as reported

A fresh look at nearly two million water samples suggests the numbers on your utility report may not tell the whole story.

A simple saline shot may hold carpal tunnel pain at bay far longer than a steroid shot

The current go-to injection often fades in weeks, and a new trial tested a very different approach to the trapped nerve.

12 Kidney Stone Red Flags That Should Send You Straight to the Doctor

Kidney stones trigger a distinctive cluster of symptoms, and recognizing all of them can help you tell a stone apart from a urinary tract infection or a pulled muscle before complications set in.

Explained: Mosquito-borne disease that turns deadly as fever disappears

Dengue fever has infected millions of people worldwide, and cases are now being acquired locally in parts of Europe. Although most patients recover, the disease has a dangerous characteristic: serious complications can develop just when the fever begins to disappear.

Researchers review ancient Chinese herb as potential hair loss treatment

Hair loss affects millions of people and has limited treatment options. New research is therefore turning its attention to a different approach.

Spending time with grandchildren may help protect cognitive health

Helping to care for grandchildren may do more than support family life.

Low vitamin D levels linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections

A new study suggests that vitamin D levels may play a role in the development of respiratory infections.

Trump’s public schedule expands after health criticism

Trump’s daily calendar has suddenly become more crowded. This is no coincidence, CNN believes, but a deliberate move at a time when his working style and age have come under criticism.

Night owls may face higher risk of heart disease

A major British study examines the link between circadian rhythm and heart health.

New obesity drug shows up to 22 percent weight loss

A new drug for obesity is delivering promising results and could challenge Wegovy.