Scientists find a super opioid 1000 times stronger than morphine
A dangerous synthetic opioid, up to 1000 times more potent than morphine, has been found in Adelaide’s street drug supply, raising fears of a...
New gel speeds up healing in chronic diabetic wounds
Chronic wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers, are a serious problem for people with diabetes.
These wounds heal slowly and often never fully recover, mainly because...
This parasitic worm can turn off body’s pain alarm, study shows
New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, has found that a parasitic worm can suppress neurons in the skin to avoid detection by...
Scientists find a switch to turn off chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a long-term, harmful reaction by the body’s immune system that can lead to serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...
Common painkillers may harm your blood pressure, heart, and kidney health
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...
FDA-approved drug could reduce alcohol use and pain
A new preclinical study from Scripps Research suggests that a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating inflammation...
New pill may help people with joint pain avoid surgery, study finds
Good news for people with joint pain: a recent study suggests that a pill called colchicine could lower the chances of needing knee and...
New non-opioid painkiller could offer relief without the risks
A team of researchers from Kyoto University has developed a promising new painkiller that could provide strong pain relief without the dangerous side effects...
Poor sleep may fuel chronic pain—especially in women, study finds
Chronic pain affects about one in five people worldwide, and women make up as much as two-thirds of that number.
A new study from Aalborg...
Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?
You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?
Running is a relatively...