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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.

Trump Says Paracetamol Leads to Autism – But Science Disagrees

Researchers at the University of Exeter have uncovered crucial clues that may explain why autism develops.And paracetamol and vaccines have no connection to the...

Subtle Symptoms That Could Signal Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Europe, and doctors warn that cases are increasingly affecting younger people. The challenge is...

New Research Reveals How Dogs Shaped Family Life During Corona

During the pandemic, many families sought comfort in getting a puppy, but new research shows that the experience brought both positive effects and significant...

Surprising Places Where Bacteria Thrive – And Simple Fixes

Bacteria aren’t just found in hospitals or on public toilets. They’re also hiding in the everyday objects we touch the most – at home,...

You Sleep with Them Every Night – Here’s How to Kick The Mites Out of Your Bed

Dust mites are an invisible nuisance in many homes, especially for those with allergies.Fortunately, there are several simple lifestyle changes you can make...

New Technology: Heart Health Requires Gender-Specific Solutions

New research suggests that men and women respond differently to blood pressure treatments. Here are the key takeaways from the study.Digital blood pressure controlThe...