Pain Management

Treating arthritis may reduce heart disease risk

Treating arthritis may reduce heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that managing arthritis may strongly reduce heart disease risk in patients. They found that remission in patients with rheumatoid...
Being overweight may make arthritis much worse

Being overweight may make arthritis much worse

In a new study, researchers found that being overweight may strongly increase the severity of psoriatic arthritis. They found that body mass index (BMI) and...
Who are more likely to have drug addiction

Who are more likely to have drug addiction?

In a new study, researchers have discovered the personality traits of people who are more likely to have a drug addiction. It identifies two main...

Medical marijuana may not prevent opioid overdose

In a new study, researchers found that legalizing medical marijuana cannot reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses. The finding is against a 2014 study...
These painkillers may harm your heart and kidneys, causing obesity and sleep disorder

These painkillers may harm your heart and kidneys, causing obesity and sleep disorder

Painkillers are effective to manage acute and chronic pain, but they can bring health risks. Several studies have shown that common painkillers people use in...
Could CBD or Cannabidiol make you fail a drug test

Could CBD or Cannabidiol make you fail a drug test?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-psychoactive compound produced by the marijuana plant that seems to be everywhere these days. Maybe you've even been asked if...
Why you should not use opioids as sleep aids

Why you should not use opioids as sleep aids

In a new study, researchers found that opioids cannot help people with chronic pain to sleep better. Instead, the drugs may disturb people’s sleep at...

Friends and family, not doctors, may mainly contribute to opioid misuse

In a new study, researchers found that family members and friends rather than doctors may serve as a gateway to opioid abuse in patients. The...
Depression drugs and opioids may double the risk of falls and fractures

Depression drugs and opioids may double the risk of falls and fractures

In a new study, researchers found that opioids, antidepressants, or other psychotropic drugs may increase the risk of falls and bone fractures in older...

This app may help control pain, reducing opioid use after surgery

In a new study, researchers found that a smartphone app called PainCoach could help patients control their pain at home after a knee replacement...