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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.

Fasting before bedtime may affect your heart health

A simple change in the evening routine may have an impact on the heart. This is shown by a new American study.

Nipah virus draws attention after death of 25-year-old

A 25-year-old nurse in India has died after being infected with the Nipah virus. The case has raised concerns in many parts of the world.

Brain exercises may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s by 38 percent

New research shows that keeping the brain active can play a significant role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s.

Sertraline may trigger dangerous condition in rare cases

The British health service is now warning about a rare but serious side effect of the antidepressant sertraline.The medication is widely used, but in...

Pause during Trump’s speech draws online attention

A brief moment during an official speech has drawn significant attention. Now it is being widely discussed.

Time-restricted eating may reduce symptoms of crohn’s disease, new study finds

New research suggests that for people with Crohn’s disease, maintaining a fixed daily eating schedule may help alleviate symptoms.