Knee Arthritis Is Not Just About Aging
Many people accept sore knees as an unavoidable part of getting older.
But knee osteoarthritis is more complicated than simple wear and tear, and several...
New Pain Drug Could Reduce the Need for Opioids
A new experimental pain medicine may offer strong relief after surgery without using opioids.
In a clinical trial involving adults recovering from tummy tuck surgery,...
Aging Joints Need Movement, Not Rest
When knees begin to ache or hips feel stiff, resting them can seem like the safest choice. But avoiding movement for too long may...
Why Walking Gets Harder With Age
Walking may look simple, but every step requires the brain, nerves, muscles, and joints to work together.
New Australian research suggests that this carefully controlled...
The Best Exercise for Joint Health in Older People
Getting older can bring more experience and confidence, but it can also bring stiffer and more painful joints.
Many people respond by moving less because...
One Injection Could Keep Arthritis Drugs in the Knee for Weeks
Osteoarthritis can turn simple activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting out of a chair into painful tasks.
Treatments injected directly into an affected...
Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used painkillers in the world.
It is often recommended when people need pain relief but want to avoid...
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...