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.
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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...
Simple fiber supplement may reduce knee arthritis pain
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability among older adults. The condition happens when the cartilage that protects...
A simple painkiller before surgery could help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. In many cases, people do not die from the original tumor itself....
Common painkiller may lower blood pressure when given in hospital
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it to reduce fever, ease headaches, or relieve mild...
Medicinal cannabis shows promise for endometriosis pain relief
Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus...
New non‑surgical treatment brings long‑lasting relief for knee pain
Knee pain is one of the most common health problems among older adults. As people age, the joints in the body gradually wear down....