Long-term painkiller use may raise blood pressure, study finds
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used painkillers in the world. It is often recommended as a safer alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
New drug combo could treat migraine headache more effectively
Doctors should consider prescribing triptans to migraine patients who don't get enough relief from common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, according to new clinical guidelines...
Most common back pain treatments barely work, study finds
A new study suggests that only about 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain are actually effective—and even then,...
Weekly injections reduce weight and knee pain in people with obesity
A new study has found that a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, a medication originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, significantly reduces body weight...
This painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and...
Taking ibuprofen with high blood pressure drugs may bring health risks
If you take medication for high blood pressure, you may need to be careful before using ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. A new study...
Some nicotine pouch flavors are more addictive than others, study finds
New research suggests that some nicotine pouch flavors may be more addictive than others, potentially influencing how often people use these products.
A study published...
Long-term use of this painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in...
Why the Velvet Ant’s sting is one of the most painful in nature
The Scarlet Velvet Ant, which is actually a type of wasp, has a sting so painful that it feels like hot oil spilling over...
Watching too much TV may increase pain as you age
A new study has found that spending more time watching TV is linked to worsening bodily pain over time, especially in people with type...