Common painkillers may quietly harm your heart and liver
Painkillers are often used to help people manage pain, whether it's from an injury, surgery, or long-term health condition. These medications can bring great...
A diabetes drug could reduce pain in gout
Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. When too much uric acid builds up,...
How pain makes opioid addiction harder to treat
Scientists have known for a long time that people with opioid use disorder, also called OUD, often also suffer from chronic pain.
But they weren’t...
Simple ways to ease headaches from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can cause headaches and make you feel uncomfortable.
Learning how to relieve these headaches is important for your health...
Natural ways to soothe diabetic nerve pain at home
Living with diabetes can be difficult, and one of the most uncomfortable problems people often face is nerve pain, also called diabetic neuropathy.
This condition...
New treatment may reverse joint aging in osteoarthritis
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have made an exciting discovery that could bring new hope to people living with osteoarthritis. This...
How low-dose cannabis and a common painkiller may help treat Alzheimer’s
Cannabis is often used to help people manage pain, reduce inflammation, and relax. One of its main ingredients, THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is known...
Popular painkiller may raise blood pressure, study finds
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines in the world. People use it every day to reduce fever and relieve...
Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing it
More than 18 million people worldwide suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, including nearly 1.5 million Americans.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune, inflammatory form of arthritis, meaning a person’s immune system...
Can a knee brace really help with arthritis pain?
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes pain and stiffness, especially in older adults. It can make it hard to walk, go up...