Pain Management

Medical marijuana for pain may increase heart rhythm problems

A new study from Gentofte University Hospital suggests that people who use medical marijuana for chronic pain might have a slightly higher risk of...

Cannabinoids can be a safer alternative for pain relief

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, but many current treatments come with serious risks. Opioids, commonly prescribed for severe pain, can lead to...

Common arthritis may cause prostate cancer, study finds

A new study suggests that genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer (PCa). The findings, published in Medicine on January...

Research shows a big hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists from the University of Colorado and other institutions have discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria may play a role in triggering...

This drug for headache may may strongly lower blood pressure

A recent study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered why acetaminophen, a widely used painkiller, can cause a significant drop in blood pressure...

Chiropractic care linked to lower opioid disorder risks

A new study has found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica who received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) were significantly less likely to experience opioid-related...

New non-surgical treatment brings big relief for knee pain

A recent treatment is offering hope to people suffering from knee pain, especially those over the age of 50. Researchers at MedStar Georgetown University...

This therapy offers a new hope for arthritis pain relief

Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing stiff, swollen, and damaged joints. While treatments like medications and physical therapy...

This drug can reduce hip and joint replacement surgeries

For those living with joint pain, there’s some good news. A recent study suggests that a pill called colchicine might help reduce the chances...

New way to improve chronic pain treatment

An international team of researchers has discovered specific brain activity patterns that can predict how sensitive a person is to pain, potentially paving the...