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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New study finds no link between Covid-19 vaccines and long-term symptoms

Headache, fatigue, and muscle pain are common complaints after vaccination. But are these symptoms truly caused by the vaccine, or are other factors involved?

Study finds link between children’s screen time and early heart risk factors

New research shows that excessive screen time and insufficient sleep in childhood may already be affecting heart and metabolic health later in life.

Why sighing is essential for both body and mind

Sighing is often seen as a sign of emotion, but science suggests it plays a deeper role in how our bodies work.

Citrus and grape extracts may help prevent type 2 diabetes

A new study from Italy suggests that a daily combination of citrus and grape extracts with chromium could help people with prediabetes.

Scientists say 15 grams of red meat per day is the limit

How much meat is too much? New global recommendations suggest a surprisingly small amount.

Study explains how often you should change your kitchen dishcloth

Experts say your kitchen dishcloth should be changed daily to prevent bacteria buildup and keep your cooking space hygienic.