Anti-inflammatory drug may help with alcohol use and pain, study
A new study from scientists at Scripps Research suggests that a drug already approved by the FDA to treat inflammation could help people with...
Diabetes drug liraglutide reduces migraine headache days by half
A diabetes medication may offer relief for people suffering from chronic migraines.
In a new study, researchers found that the drug liraglutide, commonly used to...
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...