Welltica

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.

Red blood cells are vital – researchers have now identified changes in them among extreme endurance athletes

Extreme endurance training is often seen as a sign of strong physical fitness. However, new research indicates that very long-distance runs may have negative effects on the body.

New research examines whether berries can reduce the risk of dementia

New research has examined whether common berries may influence memory and brain health in people who are overweight.

Test may reveal intestinal inflammation long before symptoms appear

New research suggests that simple tests may help predict when a chronic bowel disease is about to worsen.

Your gut bacteria might affect how well GLP-1 drugs work

Bacteria in the gut may influence how GLP-1 receptor agonists work. This could help explain why patients do not respond equally to the same treatment.

Putin back in public after speculation about his health

The Russian president disappeared from public view for nearly two weeks. He has now returned, but the period without visible activities has sparked debate.

Robotic pets linked to shorter hospital stays for dementia patients

A hospital in the United States has tested an unusual method to help elderly people with dementia.