Why women often suffer longer from chronic pain
Chronic pain is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike the sharp pain you feel after an injury...
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives by treating infections that were once deadly. However, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to these drugs, making some...
It’s not just the pain—how you handle it may matter more
A new study from the University of Portsmouth has revealed that how people respond to pain might matter more than the pain itself when...
Low dose of this drug could help you avoid joint surgery
A new study from the LoDoCo2 trial has found that taking a small daily dose of a drug called colchicine might help people avoid...
Study of 78,000 patients shows who benefits most from holiday rehab
A large new study suggests that providing rehabilitation therapy on weekends and public holidays after hip fracture surgery can significantly improve recovery for some...
Smart “balance shoe” could help older adults avoid dangerous falls
An engineer has invented a high-tech shoe designed to help older people stay steady on their feet after seeing his 89-year-old mentor nearly lose...
Simple diet changes that may help reduce chronic pain
Chronic pain is a major health concern for many people worldwide, including military veterans affected by Gulf War illness.
It can significantly reduce quality of...
How screen time is hurting your head and neck
If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...
Healthy plant-based diet could cut frailty risk in older adults by 15%
Scientists from Autonomous University of Madrid and collaborating institutions have found that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of frailty...
How certain foods can help manage chronic migraine headaches
Migraines are intense, debilitating headaches that affect millions of people worldwide.
These attacks are often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and...