Early physical therapy could help treat back pain with sciatica
For people who experience back pain with sciatica, meaning their pain radiates into their leg, it may be worthwhile to start physical therapy right...
Lockdown worsens the symptoms for people with bone, joint and muscle pain
People with bone, joint and muscle pain saw their symptoms worsen during lockdown—according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
A new study...
Newer migraine drugs may bring you relief
Some older migraine medications cause severe side effects. Newer, effective migraine drugs may be less disruptive, explain Yale Medicine experts.
After decades of limited options,...
Pain relief caused by COVID-19 may help explain its widespread
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can relieve pain, according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.
The finding may explain...
This study shows a new cause of migraine headache
Migraine is one of the most disabling disorders, affecting one in seven people and causing a tremendous social and economic burden.
Several findings suggest that...
Many older dental patients prescribed opioids incorrectly
In a new study, researchers found that many older patients receiving opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications—a potentially harmful combination.
The research was...
Turmeric may help reduce knee pain in arthritis
In a new study, researchers found an extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, could effectively reduce knee pain in patients with...
This painkiller drug can make you more willing to take risks
In a new study, researchers found that while painkiller acetaminophen can help people deal with a headache, it may also be making them more...
Green light therapy could help reduce migraine headache
In a new study, researchers found that people who suffer from migraines may benefit from green light therapy, which was shown to reduce the...
Some common anti-inflammatory drugs may raise risks of bleeding, heart disease
Current guidelines discourage the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with established heart disease.
While established in Western countries, there has been no...