Scientists find surprising link between arthritis and blood cancer
A new study has revealed an unexpected link between a rare form of arthritis and genetic changes that are usually seen in blood cancers....
Treating arthritis of the hands
Aches and pains in your hands or wrists, or sore, swollen fingers could signal a condition known as arthritis.
But you don't have to live...
This community program may strongly benefit people with opioid-use disorder
The opioid crisis has been one of the most serious public health challenges in recent decades. Opioids include prescription pain medicines as well as...
This mosquito virus can cause years of joint pain
A team of scientists has made an important discovery that helps explain why some people suffer long-lasting joint pain after being infected with a...
Why some people develop depression in chronic pain while others don’t
Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can come from many causes, such as nerve damage,...
Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it to relieve pain, reduce fever, or manage long-term...
Common painkiller may quietly harm kidneys if you take blood pressure drugs
Many people take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. These medicines help protect the heart and blood vessels and lower the risk...
Scientists find better treatment for chronic nerve pain
Millions of people live with nerve pain that never seems to go away. This kind of pain can feel like burning, tingling, stabbing, or...
High-altitude animals may hold a surprising clue to repairing nerve damage
Scientists have discovered that a genetic change found in animals living at very high altitudes may help repair damage in the human nervous system.
The...
Why many knee arthritis x-rays may do more harm than good
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term pain and disability. In Australia alone, more than two million people live with this...