Why some arthritis patients still hurt even when treatment is working
For many people living with rheumatoid arthritis, modern medicines have changed their lives.
Treatments that target inflammation can reduce joint damage, ease pain, and help...
Back Pain May Be Signs of Serious Health Problems
Many people think of back pain as a simple physical problem caused by aging, poor posture, lifting heavy objects, or spending too much time...
Why an X-Ray Could Make Knee Arthritis Seem Worse
Millions of people around the world live with ongoing knee pain, and one of the most common causes is osteoarthritis. In Australia alone, more...
Acupuncture May Safely Relieve Chronic Back Pain in Older Adults
A large new study suggests that acupuncture may be a safe and effective way to help older adults manage chronic low back pain.
Researchers found...
Could a Low-Cost Pill Help People Avoid Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery?
Millions of people around the world live with osteoarthritis, a painful condition that gradually damages the joints. It is the most common form of...
Scientists Discover a Big Hidden Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term disease that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy...
Magic Mushroom Compound Could Lower Chronic Pain
Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may provide long-lasting relief from chronic nerve pain...
Scientists Find the Key to Treating Chronic Pain
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine may have uncovered a surprising new strategy for treating chronic nerve pain: repairing the tiny energy factories...
Acupuncture May Safely Ease Chronic Back Pain in Older People
A large study has found that acupuncture may help older adults with chronic low back pain feel less pain, move more easily, and improve...
Obesity May Quietly Damage Nerves Throughout the Body
A team of scientists in Germany has developed a new artificial intelligence system that can scan an entire mouse body in incredible detail.
Using this...