Scientists find a better way to detect your pain levels
In a new study, researchers have developed a system that measures a patient's pain level by analyzing brain activity from a portable neuroimaging device.
The...
New method for pain relief without opioids
The United States has approximately 5% of the world’s population, but accounts for 99% of the world’s consumption of hydrocodone, an opioid used to...
New finding provides hope for people with chronic pain
When you experience severe pain, like breaking or shattering a bone, the pain isn't just felt at the sight of the injury.
There is an...
Coming off chronic opioid prescriptions may bring dangerous health risks
In a new study, researchers found patients coming off opioids for pain were three times more likely to die of an overdose in the...
Migraine headaches linked to higher risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found migraines are linked to a higher risk of dementia.
The research was conducted by a team from the University...
This new app may help you take control of migraine
Have you ever had a migraine?
A migraine is a headache that causes a throbbing pain on one or both sides of your head.
Migraines can...
People in the U.S. six times more likely to receive opioids after surgery
In a new study, researchers found patients in the United States are seven times as likely as those in Sweden to receive a prescription...
Doctors more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day
In a new study, researchers examined how primary care physicians decide whether to prescribe opioid painkillers.
They found doctors are more likely to prescribe opioid...
This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of developing hypoglycemia, or...
Protein shakes may not help reduce post-gym muscle pain
In a new study, researchers found protein shakes may not be the most effective way to relieve aching muscles after gym exercise.
The research was...