Chronic pain treatments that go beyond medication
Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. If pain lasts for more than three months, it is called chronic.
Experts estimate...
New therapy offers long-term pain relief without addiction
A new treatment using stem cells may offer real hope to people living with long-term joint pain. A company called SereNeuro Therapeutics has shared...
Why people with IBD may feel gut pain even without inflammation
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel abdominal pain even when they are not having a flare-up.
A new study from Ruhr University Bochum...
How common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, and more
Painkillers are medicines that many people use to feel better when they have pain. They are often used for short-term pain, like after an...
This knee pain treatment works best for older people
Knee pain is a common problem, especially for people over 50. A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a treatment that...
Brazilian plant could reduce inflammation and arthritis, study finds
Researchers in Brazil have discovered that a native plant known as Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may be useful in treating inflammation, pain, and arthritis.
The...
Smart bandage uses AI to speed up wound healing
Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a new smart bandage called “a-Heal” that may change how we treat wounds.
This wireless...
Osteoarthritis may cause more serious health problems, study finds
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, and makes it harder to move.
This happens when the...
Which drugs work best for unexplained nerve pain?
More than 20 million people in the U.S. live with neuropathic pain, a type of pain caused by damaged nerves. One common type is...
Why quitting smoking before surgery may temporarily increase pain
A new study has found that people who stop smoking before surgery may become more sensitive to pain and need more pain medication during...