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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.

Earlier treatment for heart failure may benefit patients, study finds

A new study from Portugal suggests that patients with heart failure may be able to receive faster treatment without an increased risk of side effects.

Can you get rid of your sugar cravings? A new study provides answers

Many people believe that cutting back on sweet foods can reduce cravings. However, a new study suggests that this is not necessarily the case.

Unplanned medical visit raises questions about Trump’s health

An unplanned dental visit by Donald Trump in Florida has sparked debate about his health and the lack of transparency from the White House.

Analysis of 20,000 participants raises doubts about the effectiveness of Alzheimer’s medication

New research examines the effects of newer drugs for Alzheimer’s disease.

New study: Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk in selected groups

New research suggests a possible link between vitamin D and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Do you often eat takeaway? It could cost you months of your life

A new study shows that regularly consuming takeaway food may cause the body to age faster and increase the risk of illness and premature death.