Why everyday sounds feel louder for people with chronic back pain
Chronic back pain is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world. Millions of people live with persistent pain that lasts...
Two common drugs may work best for unexplained nerve pain
Chronic nerve pain can be extremely difficult to live with. For millions of people, the pain can last for years and interfere with daily...
A painless skin patch could monitor immune functions effectively
Scientists have developed a new bandage-like patch that can collect important immune information directly from the skin without needles, blood draws, or surgical biopsies.
The...
A simple vitamin supplement may help millions walk farther without pain
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the blood vessels that carry blood to the...
Hidden dangerous effect of everyday painkillers on heart, kidneys, and weight
Many people take painkillers to deal with headaches, back pain, sore muscles, or long-lasting health problems. These medicines are easy to buy and often...
Why shoulder scans may not explain your pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor for muscle and joint problems. It can make everyday activities such...
This pain drug could treat chronic nerve pain without addiction risk
Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult types of pain to treat. Unlike pain from a cut or injury that heals, nerve...
A common pain drug may help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes most dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis, and...
This robotic glove could reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home.
The glove,...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...