A common painkiller may strongly lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it when they have a headache, a fever, or...
Study finds a hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers, including a team from the University of Colorado, have made a fascinating discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease that causes painful, swollen,...
New study links chronic pain and depression through inflammation
Chronic pain—defined as pain that lasts for three months or more—is not only physically exhausting but also closely connected to mental health issues like...
These two drugs may be the best to treat nerve pain
More than 20 million people in the United States live with neuropathic pain, a type of chronic pain caused by damaged or malfunctioning nerves....
Dizziness might be a warning sign of migraine headaches, study finds
Feeling dizzy or off-balance may seem like a small issue, but new research from Peking University suggests it could actually be an early warning...
Inflammation could be the missing link between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain affects nearly 30% of people around the world, and for many, it doesn't come alone.
Depression is a common companion, with those suffering...
Why people with high blood pressure should be careful with ibuprofen
If you take medicine for high blood pressure, you may want to think twice before reaching for ibuprofen when you have a headache or...
Scientists find a big cause of rheumatoid arthritis in the gut
A new study led by scientists at the University of Colorado has found that a specific type of bacteria in the gut might play...
Sports bras may increase back pain risks, study finds
Wearing a sports bra during exercise can help reduce breast pain, but could too much support actually hurt your back?
New research from the University...
New research shows how to reverse osteoarthritis in knees
Scientists at the University of Southern California have discovered a promising way to help aging joints heal and possibly slow down or reverse the...