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.

New study: 39 percent of two-year-olds with the most screen time had behavioral problems

A comprehensive British study sheds new light on screen use and development among two-year-olds.

New research: Horses can detect human anxiety through sweat

New research suggests that human emotions can influence horses’ behavior.

New study points to a possible way to reduce jet lag

Researchers are looking for new ways to help the body adapt to disrupted circadian rhythms and jet lag. A new study points to a possible solution.

Color blindness may hinder early cancer detection, new study shows

New research suggests that color blindness can affect when early signs of disease are detected.

Daily beef consumption does not increase diabetes risk

A new study has examined whether meat in the diet affects the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

This sleep disorder may be an early sign of dementia

Research findings show that restless movements during sleep may be linked to changes in the brain that only become visible many years later.