Scientists are developing a safer opioid
Nearly 70,000 Americans died in 2020 of an opioid overdose—most of them from the synthetic opioid fentanyl, according to the National Institute on Drug...
Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk in older people
In a study from Edith Cowan University and elsewhere, scientists found there may be something you can do to help reduce your risk of fractures later in life.
Common painkillers may worsen arthritis inflammation
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32 million adults in the U.S. and more than 500 million people worldwide.
It...
High-fat diet may increase pain sensations without obesity or diabetes
Western diets are rich in fats—in particularly saturated fats, which have proved to be responsible for an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and associated conditions.
Individuals...
Opioid use disorder linked to chronic pain, study finds
Scientists have long noted a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, however, brain mechanisms linking OUD and chronic pain are poorly...
Long-term use of common painkillers may increase risks of heart disease, stroke
Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
In a study from the University of...
Chronic pain associated with poor health, COVID-19 infection
Chronic pain—pain lasting at least three months—is a serious problem affecting a large number of people: according to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and...
Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart disease
Chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million visits to U.S. emergency rooms each year. Yet little research has looked at what it might...
Water exercise could help reduce chronic lower back pain
Scientists found aquatic exercise leads to greater pain reduction in people with chronic low back pain compared with physical therapy.
Common painkillers may harm heart, kidneys, bodyweight, and sleep
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...