Cannabis may reduce headache and migraine pain by nearly half
In a new study, researchers found that inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache severity by nearly half.
The research was conducted by a team at Washington...
Scientists develop new pill to treat migraines
In a new study, researchers found that a pill called ubrogepant could work effectively in halting migraines in progress.
This means migraine sufferers who cannot...
This anti-itch drug may help prevent opioid overuse
In a new study, researchers found that an anti-itch medication that targets a specific part of our nerve cells can make morphine—which targets a...
Scientists find a new link between migraines and opioid overuse
In a new study, researchers have found a new link between migraine headaches and opioid overuse.
The finding may be key to treating pain.
The research...
Opioid misuse may lead to lasting physical, mental problems
In a new study, researchers found older adults in the U.S. who suffer prescription opioid misuse are at a higher risk for physical and...
Cannabis cannot be a substitute for opioids
In a new study, researchers found that cannabis cannot be used as a replacement drug for people with opioid use disorder.
The research was conducted...
Yoga and physical therapy could treat chronic lower back pain, improve sleep
In a new study, researchers found that yoga and physical therapy (PT) are effective approaches to treating co-occurring sleep disturbance and back pain while...
Researchers discover new way to treat chronic neuropathic pain
Unlike acute pain that occurs in response to a sudden injury, chronic neuropathic pain can develop slowly in response to nerve damage that occurs...
Frequent use of pain and sleep drugs may double your frailty risk
In a new study, researchers found strong links between self-reported regular use of prescription drugs for pain and/or sleep, and longitudinal risk of frailty...
Opioid overuse linked to high risk of cardiac arrest
In a new study, researchers found that opioid overdose victims who suffer cardiac arrest are distinctly different from other cardiac arrest patients.
But they may...