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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
News
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.
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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.
Health experts warn against excessive bubble tea intake
Health experts are urging moderation as new research highlights potential risks linked to frequent bubble tea consumption.
Study finds COVID-19 and flu differ in long-term brain effects
Even mild viral infections can leave lasting traces long after the illness has passed. New research highlights significant differences between the two diseases.
Authorities issue warning to patients on common heart medication
A fatal case has prompted officials to review the safety guidance given to patients taking a widely prescribed blood thinner.
6400 yearly cancer deaths potentially linked to nuclear power plants
New U.S. research points to a possible connection between nuclear power plants and cancer mortality.
Study detects higher levels of microplastics in prostate tumors
A U.S. study has found higher levels of microplastics in prostate tumors than in healthy tissue.
Traveling with a vape? Here it could lead to prison
Vaping laws differ significantly around the world. In several popular travel destinations, bringing, using or selling e cigarettes can result in heavy fines and...