Common drug may prevent joint surgery in osteoarthritis
A new study has given fresh hope to people suffering from osteoarthritis, a painful condition that affects the joints—especially the knees and hips.
This condition...
Depression drug use in adolescence may increase pain sensitivity in adulthood
As the use of antidepressants in teens continues to rise, new research from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) suggests that these...
A promising new way to relieve chronic pain
If you live with chronic pain, you may be interested in a relatively new treatment that’s showing strong potential—scrambler therapy. According to recent research...
Ear nerve stimulation may reduce knee pain, study finds
Knee pain can make everyday tasks like walking, bending, or getting into a car difficult. For people with osteoarthritis (OA), this pain is often...
New non-opioid drug offers hope for safer pain relief
Scientists at Duke University have developed a new experimental drug that may offer strong pain relief without the risks commonly associated with opioids. The...
Thinking positively about aging helps older adults recover better after a fall
Older adults who have a positive mindset about aging are more likely to recover well after a fall, according to a new study by...
This simple ear device may help you walk without knee pain
If you've ever struggled with knee pain while tying your shoes, getting into a car, or walking down stairs, you're not alone.
Osteoarthritis (OA) in...
FDA-approved drug can reduce surgery pain without opioids
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way doctors manage pain after surgery. They...
Why your migraine headaches might be making you crave a large Coke and fries
Whether it's one or two coffees to get us going in the morning or a bar of chocolate after a stressful day, many of...
Understanding diabetic neuropathy: symptoms, treatments, and management
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects up to half of the people living with the condition. It happens when high...