Moderate alcohol drinking linked to less chronic pain and depression
In a new study, researchers found drinking alcohol moderately is linked to reduced depression and chronic pain.
The research was conducted by pain researchers from...
Medical marijuana may reduce pain, sleep disorders or anxiety in older people
A new study has shown that medical marijuana may bring relief to older people who experience pain, sleep disorders or anxiety due to chronic...
New mobile bedside bioprinter could help heal wounds
A new study has created such a mobile skin bioprinting system.
The bioprinting system allows bi-layered skin to be printed directly into a wound.
This could...
Pinterest could benefit people with chronic pain
In a new study, researchers found that social media platform Pinterest is helping people with chronic pain cope.
Pinterest helps people cope by sharing self-care...
Opioid deaths jump fourfold in 20 years in the U.S.
A new study has shown that opioid-related deaths in the U.S. have jumped fourfold in the past 20 years.
In addition, the epidemic has shifted...
Smokers have a higher risk of low back pain
A new study has found that smokers are at high risk for low back pain.
The finding shows they also have higher rates of healthcare...
New effective way to treat opioid addiction
A new study has found that monthly buprenorphine injection is effective for treating opioid use disorders.
It shows the long-acting buprenorphine formulation BUP-XR is effective in...
How chronic pain could threaten your night sleep
Ask anyone who is in pain how their much-needed sleep was, and there's a good chance they will say it was not great.
And, it...
Opioid addiction: 11 big signs you should know
Many people use opioid to deal with chronic pain.
However, when they overuse the drug, they become addicted to it.
it is not always easy to...
Scientists discover a new powerful pain killer
In a recent study, researchers have discovered a powerful pain reliever that acts on a pain pathway previously unknown.
The synthetic compound is called UKH-1114....