Scientists Find a Hidden Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Gut
Rheumatoid arthritis, often called RA, is a long-term autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world.
Unlike the wear and tear seen in...
Decades-Old Drug May Help Treat Painful Hand Arthritis
Many people take the use of their hands for granted until simple daily tasks become painful.
Opening a jar, turning a key, writing with a...
Can Ear Acupuncture Provide Migraine Headache Relief?
Migraine is far more than an ordinary headache. It is a neurological condition that can cause severe head pain, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity...
Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Users May Stay Lean Despite Eating More
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called having the "munchies." Many people become hungrier after using cannabis and may eat much more...
Slow, Patient-Led Opioid Tapering Can Reduce Medicine Use Without Extra Pain
Prescription opioids are widely used to treat long-lasting pain, but many people hope to reduce or stop these medicines because of concerns about side...
Common Painkillers May Carry Hidden Health Risks
Millions of people take painkillers every day to relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, back pain, and other painful conditions. These medicines can improve quality...
Many People with Chronic Pain Can Safely Cut Opioid Use
More than 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, a condition that lasts for months or even years. Many of...
A Woman’s Age at First Birth May Influence Her Future Arthritis Risk
A new study suggests that the age at which a woman has her first baby may be linked to her risk of developing rheumatoid...
New Injection Could Bring Lasting Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. Almost everyone experiences it at some point, whether after lifting something...
Common Painkiller May Help Stop Cancer from Spreading Before Surgery
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process is called metastasis, and...