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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.

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.

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.

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.

Can daily peanut butter improve strength in older adults? New study provides answers

A new study has examined whether peanut butter can strengthen the bodies of older adults. The results show a small improvement in one area.

New study links high tyrosine levels to shorter lifespan in men

New research suggests that a common nutrient may influence men’s lifespan.

Study finds shoe choice may affect osteoarthritis differently

New research shows that the choice of footwear may influence pain in osteoarthritis. However, the effect is not the same for the hip and the knee.

Study of 125,000 finds limited cancer-prevention benefit from aspirin

New research indicates that the effect of aspirin against colorectal cancer may be limited and associated with risks.

Women face greater risk of dying after heart attack, study finds

Mortality among younger adults suffering from severe heart attacks has increased in recent years.

Early findings offer new hope in fight against pancreatic cancer

A new research finding points to a potential new approach in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.