Emergency room opioid prescriptions linked to slight increase in future use
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that opioid prescriptions given in emergency departments (EDs) are linked to small increases...
Music at the right tempo may help reduce pain
A new study from McGill University has found that music can help relieve pain, especially when played at a tempo that matches a person's...
Scientists find a surprising cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists have discovered that a specific type of bacteria found in the gut may play a key role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in...
This common painkiller may raise heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in...
Pain may increase smoking and cannabis use among cancer survivors
A new study suggests that cancer survivors who experience pain may be more likely to use cigarettes and cannabis. Published in Cancer, the research...
Common painkiller may cause a large drop in blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Copenhagen has discovered why acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol), a widely used painkiller for headaches, can cause a...
Research shows surprising cause of rheumatoid arthritis
A team of scientists from the University of Colorado has made an important discovery that could change how we understand and possibly prevent rheumatoid...
This FDA-approved drug could reduce pain after surgery
A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina has discovered that a commonly used drug, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), could help reduce pain...
New smart bandage tracks wound healing without pain
Scientists from Penn State and Hebei University of Technology have created an advanced self-powered sensor that could change how doctors monitor wounds.
This new flexible...
Headache disorders linked to higher risk of suicide, study finds
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark has found that people diagnosed with headache disorders are more likely to attempt or...