Common Painkiller May Affect Liver Health In a Surprising Way
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Millions of people take it to ease headaches, muscle pain, fever, toothaches,...
Could Swimming Be the Best Exercise for Chronic Back Pain?
People with long-lasting low back pain may have a new evidence-based exercise option.
Researchers in Australia have shown that a personalized swimming program can reduce...
Swimming Proven to Ease Chronic Back Pain in Major Study
An Australian study has found that swimming can be an effective way to reduce pain and disability caused by chronic low back pain.
The research,...
Common Gout Pill May Help Some People Avoid Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery
People with osteoarthritis may one day have a new way to slow the disease and reduce the need for joint replacement surgery.
A new study...
Missed fracture warning signs leave many people with hidden bone disease
Broken bones are often seen as simple accidents, especially in older adults.
However, doctors say some fractures can be an early warning sign of osteoporosis,...
Simple Aspirin may be all many joint replacement patients need
Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among the most common operations performed around the world.
Although these procedures usually improve pain and mobility, they also...
Old Arthritis Drug May Bring New Hope for Painful Hand Joints
Simple tasks such as opening a jar, turning a key, buttoning a shirt, or holding someone's hand can become very painful for people with...
Popular Sleep Supplement May Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Melatonin is widely known as the hormone that helps people fall asleep, but scientists are discovering that it may have other important effects in...
Simple Vitamin B3 Supplement May Help People with Blocked Leg Arteries Walk Farther
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that reduces blood flow to the legs.
It develops when fatty deposits slowly build up inside...
Common Gout Drug May Help People Avoid Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and affects millions of people around the world. It usually develops slowly over many years and...