A new study published in the Journal of American Heart Association showed that degenerative valvular heart disease has been linked to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Degenerative ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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Common causes of pain in the back of the head are different types of headaches, like tension, migraine, or exertion headaches. In some cases, pain in the back of the head can signal a more severe type ...

The situation has prompted an aggressive sweep of building cooling towers and an urgent warning to residents and workers with flu-like symptoms. City health officials report 112 confirmed cases linked ...

WHEN Janet (not her real name) went to her doctor for excruciating shoulder pain, tests showed nothing. Then she told him about the stiffness in her neck and the pain she felt upon turning her head ...

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It's time to roll up that yoga mat and talk about canine biomechanics. We’re talking about doggy stretching, one of the most graceful canine movements rivaling even the most devoted yoga enthusiast ...

“I had to sit there and dig my nails into my palms and just bear through it,” White said. At home, a simple walk from her bedroom to the kitchen brought her to tears. And a trip to the mailbox down ...