COVID-19 and painkiller ibuprofen: What you should know
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a wave of fear and misinformation related to the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, like...
Marijuana may be too strong for pain relief, bringing health risks
In a new study, researchers found that more than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what...
Acupuncture could reduce migraine headaches
In a new study, researchers found that acupuncture can reduce migraine headaches compared to both no acupuncture and usual care.
They say doctors should provide...
Scientists discover hormone that causes women to experience more pain than men
In a new study, researchers have found the hormone that makes women experience more pain than men.
They identified a mechanism that explains why women...
This popular painkiller may strongly affect liver health
In a new study, researchers found that the popular painkiller ibuprofen may have more significant effects on the liver than previously thought.
The study also...
Very few older people with back pain get recommended treatments
Low back pain is a common reason for healthcare visits – in a given year, about ten percent of people will develop a new...
These new therapies may treat migraine headaches effectively
Many people think migraines are just bad headaches. But they’re so much more. In some people, they cause nausea or vomiting.
In others, they enhance...
Low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending
In a new study, researchers found that low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending.
They found Americans in 2016 spent an estimated $380...
‘Start low, go slow’ strategy best for pain management in older people
Chronic pain is very common in older people and is often associated with other issues, such as depression, insomnia, social isolation and poor quality...
This therapy could benefit people with depression, chronic pain
A recent study from UMass Medical School found that patients with chronic pain and depression who learn mindfulness techniques could reduce their pain drug...