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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.

Study of 153,902 people challenges effectiveness of calcium and vitamin D supplements

New research examines whether widely used dietary supplements actually protect older adults against falls and fractures.

Researchers surprised: Beetroot juice and chewing gum linked to lower blood pressure

A small study suggests that a specific combination may help the body lower blood pressure for a short period.

New study raises concerns: Pregnant women exposed to an average of 45 chemicals

A new study shows that pregnant women come into contact with many chemicals in their daily lives, and this could have implications for pregnancy.

One in three women don’t know if they’re in perimenopause – here are the signs

A new study shows that many women over the age of 35 are uncertain about the changes taking place in their bodies.

Long-term use of e-cigarettes may increase exposure to harmful chemicals

New research suggests that e-cigarettes may generate more harmful substances the longer they are used.

A regular daily routine may help ease pain, study suggests

A new study suggests that consistent daily routines may be linked to lower levels of pain and better mental well-being in older adults.