Pain Management

Scientists find a new treatment for osteoarthritis

Scientists find a new treatment for osteoarthritis

In a new study, researchers have found a new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, which shows promise for eventual use in human patients. It is...

Gut bacteria linked to chronic pain

In a new study, researchers found that a link between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. The research was done...

Depression drugs may lower your perception of pain

Depression is a mental disorder that often comes along with strong impairments of social functioning. Previously, scientists assumed that depression also impairs empathy, an essential...

Scientists discover an important cause of arthritic pain

In a new study, researchers found that antibodies existing in the joints before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain. They believe the finding...
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...