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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
News
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.
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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.
Reducing salt in bread can lower the risk of disease
An adjustment in everyday foods could have a greater impact on public health than many people imagine.
New study: Shingles vaccine may affect the body’s aging process
Researchers have identified a possible link between a common vaccine and a slowing of the body’s aging process.
Starting to smoke young increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
New research suggests that the number of cigarettes alone cannot explain the increased risk of disease.
Research: Kimchi may contribute to a more balanced immune system
Kimchi is known as a staple of Korean cuisine. Now, new research suggests that the fermented dish may have particular significance for the body’s immune balance.
New study: Vitamin B3 may reduce the risk of skin cancer
New research suggests that the timing of skin cancer prevention may be more important than previously assumed.
Researchers identify possible link between kidney disease and heart damage
Many patients with kidney disease also develop heart disease. New research offers a possible explanation.