Pain Management

More opioids cannot reduce chronic pain

In a new study, researchers found that increasing doses of opioid pain medicines may not benefit patients with chronic pain. They found that pain relief...

Cannabis hemp oil may effectively treat chronic neuropathic pain

In a new study, researchers examine the effectiveness of consuming hemp oil extracted from the whole Cannabis plant. They found legal Cannabis hemp oil reduced...

Duke scientists discover brain center that strongly shuts down pain

In a new study, researchers have found a small area of the brain that could profoundly control the sense of pain. This brain center turns...

This hormone causes women to experience more pain than men

Of all these female-prevalent pain disorders, migraines are among the most common, with about 35 million migraine patients in the United States, and three...

For better migraine headache treatment, try some yoga

In a new study, researchers found that adding yoga to the regularly prescribed migraine treatment may be better than medication alone. The new finding suggests...

This exercise may effectively prevent frailty in older people

In a new study, researchers found that strength training can be an effective way for older people to stay healthy while at home during...

Common painkiller may have a big impact on liver health

Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, widely used over the counter to treat pain and fever. It’s well-established...

Scientists develop a new way to treat chronic pain

In a new study, researchers have developed a new way to treat chronic pain. With a compound designed and developed by the researchers themselves, they...

Causes and treatments of common gut pain: What you need to know

Everyone has pain or discomfort in their gut occasionally. Maybe you ate something that didn’t agree with you. Or you had an infection that made...

Botox injections may reduce chronic migraine headaches

In a new review study, researchers found evidence supports the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches. They found...