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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.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists can now switch brain cells on and off with light and the discovery just won a Nobel Prize

Three scientists have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering how to control nerve cells using light. The breakthrough is transforming brain research, and a new clinical trial suggests it could even help people with severe vision loss.

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.

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.

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.

Can fish oil protect your brain? New study provides answers

Many people take fish oil to keep their brains sharp as they age. New research raises doubts about how much it actually helps.

You might eat them every day: These preservatives could affect your blood pressure

New research suggests that some common food additives may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

More than 500,000 older adults studied: Vaccination linked to lower dementia risk

A major study has identified an interesting difference between vaccinated and unvaccinated older adults.

Researchers warn against eliminating sugar entirely from your diet

Many people try to eliminate sugar completely, but new research suggests that a highly restrictive diet may have unexpected consequences.

Extreme temperatures trigger health warnings in several countries

Large parts of Europe are currently experiencing a significant heatwave, pushing temperatures far above the normal level for this time of year.Temperatures far above...

Doctor infected with ebola discharged from hospital

As more people become infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an American doctor has made a full recovery from the disease.