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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.

Trump’s new health plan would triple former U.S. contributions to WHO

The United States is preparing to spend $2 billion annually on a new health preparedness system.

Each daily serving of red meat linked to higher diabetes odds

Researchers are increasingly examining how diet influences the risk of diabetes.

Study links GLP-1 drugs to higher risk of hair loss

A new large-scale study now suggests the treatment may be linked to an increased risk of certain types of hair loss.

Growing concerns over AI’s role in online medical advice

Health experts are questioning whether AI-generated search results are reliable enough to guide medical decisions.

You don’t need the gym to stay healthy, experts say

Many people believe that good health requires intense workouts, but according to experts, ordinary daily activities can have a significant impact.

Declining birth rates may affect the risk of ovarian cancer

A large study from South Korea suggests that changes in women’s childbirth patterns may influence the risk of ovarian cancer.