New skin patch offers pain-free drug delivery to the body
A groundbreaking microneedle skin patch has been developed by a team of scientists at the University of Bath, offering an affordable and painless method...
Immersive virtual reality eases pain and distress in people with cancer
A new analysis of pooled data suggests that immersive virtual reality (VR) technology may help alleviate pain and distress experienced by patients with cancer...
Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?
Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions.
Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...
Gut health plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
For a long time, we've known that the bacteria in our intestines play a vital role in digestion and fighting infections.
However, there has been...
Scientists find widely used drug can help reduce hand osteoarthritis
Have you or someone you know ever experienced hand pain that just won’t go away?
A sort of pain that makes doing everyday things –...
Promising new drug offers hope for chronic nerve pain relief
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have uncovered a potential game-changer in the quest to alleviate chronic nerve pain.
This innovative...
Can you stop an overdose death? Updated guidelines may help
Saving lives after an opioid overdose isn't just the job of emergency department workers, according to guidelines on how to treat heart-stopping poisonings.
Opioids are...
1 in 5 US adults may suffer from arthritis, study finds
Did you know that your joint pain could be part of a wider, national issue?
Recently, Dr. Elizabeth A. Fallon and her team from the...
Fiber can help reduce brain inflammation in cancer therapy
Researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide, spearheaded by Dr. Courtney Cross, have unveiled an...
Research finds new way to treat chronic pain
Imagine a life where you constantly feel a burning, tingling, or stabbing sensation, never knowing when it will flare up or subside.
For millions of...