Cannabis-inspired drug can reduce pain without addiction risk
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine and Stanford University have developed a new compound that may offer pain relief without the risks linked...
This arthritis disease is linked to blood cancer
A team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has found a surprising connection between a rare type of arthritis and gene mutations...
Depression may appear years before pain, study finds
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that many middle-aged and older adults who experience pain may have had...
Why some rheumatoid arthritis patients don’t respond to treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is usually treated with strong anti-inflammatory drugs that help reduce swelling and pain in the joints.
But for about 20% of patients,...
How psychological therapy changes the brain to ease pain
Chronic pain affects about one in five adults around the world. It shows up in many ways — like back pain, migraines, arthritis, or...
Could a common drug help delay joint replacements?
Osteoarthritis is a condition that many people develop as they age. It happens when the cartilage in the joints wears down.
Cartilage acts like a...
Why some people get gout and others don’t
Gout is a very painful condition that affects many people around the world. It is a type of arthritis that happens when the body...
This stuff in gut may cause rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists have found that a certain type of gut bacteria may help trigger rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people who are already at risk of...
Ibuprofen may harm kidneys when combined with blood pressure drugs
A new study from the University of Waterloo warns that using ibuprofen, a common painkiller, along with certain blood pressure medications could be dangerous.
The...
New injection can help people with chronic back pain
Back pain is something that affects millions of people all over the world. It can make everyday activities hard, such as walking, sitting, or...