Brain scans reveal migraine headaches may actually be two different diseases

For millions of people, migraines are not “just headaches.” They can be crushing, disabling attacks that interrupt daily life and leave people unable to...

Can ibuprofen harm your liver health?

Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Millions of people take it every day to treat headaches, muscle pain,...

Scientists find two types of migraine headaches

Migraine headaches are far more than ordinary headaches. People who suffer from migraines often describe the pain as unbearable, comparing it to having an...

The days after an opioid overdose may be the most dangerous

Surviving an opioid overdose is often seen as a second chance at life. But a major new study suggests that the period immediately after...

Scientists discover common painkiller may help stop cancer from spreading

Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process is called metastasis, and...

New migraine headache drugs may work better than older treatments

A major new review of migraine treatments suggests that a newer group of medications may offer better relief for people living with chronic migraine. Researchers...

Scientists move closer to healing arthritis naturally

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health problems affecting joints. It happens when the soft tissue that protects the ends of bones, called...

New migraine treatments show strongest effects for reducing headaches

Researchers have found that a newer group of migraine medications may offer better relief and fewer side effects than many traditional treatments for chronic...

Scientists find a way to reverse arthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults. It affects millions of people and can make simple...

Scientists may have found the brain’s switch for chronic pain

For most people, pain is temporary. It starts when the body is injured and ends when healing is complete. This kind of pain helps protect...