Scientists discover new effective pain relief in Australian fungus
In a new study, researchers found an Australian fungus could provide effective pain relief and the potential for a safer less addictive drug.
It may...
This new finding may help block arthritis pain
In a new study, researchers found brain mechanisms that have the potential to block arthritis pain.
The research was conducted by a team from the...
This diet may help treat neuropathy in diabetes
In a new study, researchers found replacing saturated fats with monosaturated fats in the diet may help treat diabetic neuropathy.
The research was conducted by...
Why some people are more vulnerable to opioid addiction
In a new study, researchers found although the use of psychoactive drugs has occurred in almost every society in human history, fatalities from the...
New breath test for opioids may benefit people with chronic pain
In a new study, researchers report that a new test can detect opioids in a person’s breath.
They say the breath test could be useful...
Popular opioid pain drug may make your blood sugar unhealthy
Since its approval in 1995, opioid tramadol has become a widely prescribed remedy for osteoarthritis and other pain indications.
It presents a lesser risk for...
Your kidney function may affect your opioid addiction risk
In a new study, researchers found receiving prescriptions of opioids was linked with higher risks of death and hospitalization compared with receiving other pain...
Common painkillers may lead to obesity, sleep problems, heart attacks
Many people use painkillers to manage acute and chronic pain, but these drugs can bring big health risks.
Scientists have shown that some common painkillers...
Physical therapy may help reduce opioid prescriptions
In a new study, researchers found patients who first saw a physical therapist or chiropractor for low back pain, rather than a primary care...
5 reasons for stomach pain you should know
Tummy troubles are a common cause for a visit to the doctor’s office.
When patients complain of “stomach pain,” they are sometimes describing pain that...