How to taper off opioid drugs safely
Many healthcare providers today try to avoid administering or prescribing opioid pain medications when possible because of the narcotics’ addictive properties.
But for some patients,...
Scientists discover a cause of statin-related muscle pain
In a new study, researchers have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins.
The finding could help doctors prevent a known side...
Opioid abuse linked to dangerous heart infection
In a new study, researchers found an alarming number of people in the U.S. are developing infections of either the heart’s inner lining or...
Scientists discover new method to treat chronic inflammation
Recent research has found a protein complex called the inflammasome can drive inflammation.
The inflammasome can protect our bodies from infection but is also a...
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...