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Your first back pain prescription could more than double your opioid addiction risk
A huge Medicaid study tracked what patients were handed on day one, and that first prescription turned out to carry real weight.
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Check your fridge: Popular butter brand recalled over e. coli contamination fears
One specific batch of a popular butter has been pulled from Sprouts, Wegmans and Raley's over contamination fears.
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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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Your first back pain prescription could more than double your opioid addiction risk
A huge Medicaid study tracked what patients were handed on day one, and that first prescription turned out to carry real weight.
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Check your fridge: Popular butter brand recalled over e. coli contamination fears
One specific batch of a popular butter has been pulled from Sprouts, Wegmans and Raley's over contamination fears.
News
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.
News
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.
AI may eventually be able to warn before an epileptic seizure
A new research project from Scotland offers hope for people with epilepsy, as researchers are working on a solution that could warn of impending seizures.
Study finds close contact does not always result in influenza infection
New research shows that influenza does not always spread, even when people are in close proximity.
Trump responds to speculation over bruises on his hands
Questions about the president’s health are once again dominating the public debate. An interview offers insight into how he himself responds to the attention.
Novo Nordisk introduces first oral treatment for obesity
A new medical treatment could be significant for many people with obesity, as it no longer requires injections.
New research has identified a method for producing healthier chips
For many years, healthy snacks have struggled to compete with classic chips. New research now suggests that a modified preparation method could make chips a healthier alternative.
New study suggests that bright light may influence appetite and weight
Light may affect the body more than previously assumed. A new study points to a possible link between light exposure and weight.