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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.
New research: Air pollution increases the risk of ALS
Even low levels of air pollution may have a greater impact on health than previously assumed.
New study: The nose’s immune defenses determine how sick you get
Colds are often associated with winter and low temperatures, but environmental factors play a greater role than simple exposure to viruses.
Researcher compares Trump to an ailing former Soviet leader
Donald Trump’s public appearances are raising concern among researchers.
New research: Finger-prick test may help detect dementia earlier
A new international study is examining a simpler method for detecting dementia at an earlier stage.
New research: Migraines affect women more severely than men
Migraine is one of the most disabling neurological disorders worldwide, and new research shows that women are affected far more severely than men.
Several experts call for testing Trump’s capacity to serve as president
The debate over the president’s mental health has flared up again in the United States. Critical statements and sharp rebuttals have sparked a politically sensitive discussion.