Leg Pain While Walking Could Be a Dangerous Warning Sign
Pain in your legs when you walk may seem like a normal part of getting older, but sometimes it points to a problem with...
1 in 3 Worker Opioid Deaths in Ontario Linked to Construction and Trades
Construction workers and tradespeople have been hit especially hard by Ontario's opioid crisis, according to a new report examining deaths between 2018 and 2024.
Among...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...
New Injection May Ease Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the world's most common health problems, and most people experience it at some point.
It may begin after lifting something...
Rare Bone Disease Leaves Most Patients in Pain
Hypophosphatasia, or HPP, is a rare inherited disease that can weaken bones and teeth throughout a person's life.
A new European study shows that many...
Air Pollution Could Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Quickly
Rheumatoid arthritis can worsen even when patients are taking their medicine, and sometimes the reason for a flare is difficult to identify.
New research suggests...
Dirty Air May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
People living with rheumatoid arthritis may have another reason to pay attention to air quality.
A large study from South Korea found that exposure to...
A Hidden Joint Problem May Cause Gout
Scientists have discovered another possible reason why some people develop gout while others with similarly high uric acid levels do not.
Researchers led by the...
Cheap Gout Drug May Help People Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults.
New research suggests that a small daily dose of...
Scientists Find a Possible Way to Reverse Joint Aging
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people and becomes more common with age.
The condition slowly damages cartilage, the smooth and flexible tissue that covers the ends...