Low-dose radiation shows promise for painful knee osteoarthritis
For millions of people living with knee osteoarthritis, daily pain and limited movement are a reality.
Now, a new clinical trial suggests that low-dose radiation...
Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in...
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S.—during pregnancy...
Back pain may signal more serious health problems
Back pain is not just a painful and annoying condition—it could be a warning sign of more serious health problems.
A new study has found...
How rheumatoid arthritis starts years before pain
Rheumatoid arthritis, often called RA, is a disease that many people know only when it becomes painful.
It is an autoimmune disease, which means the...
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, our study of 2.5 million children...
United States President Donald Trump recently claimed that using the common painkiller acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol and by the brand name Tylenol in...
Ibuprofen and blood pressure meds: a risky mix for your kidneys
People who take medicine for high blood pressure should be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller found in most homes.
A new study from...
Is pain killer paracetamol really safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medicines around the world.
People often take it to reduce pain or bring...
Acupuncture reduces chronic back pain in older people
A new study shows that acupuncture can help older adults with chronic low back pain feel better and move more easily.
The research, published in...
Loneliness may double the risk of physical pain, study finds
Loneliness is often thought of as an emotional struggle, but new research shows it may also take a toll on the body.
A large international...
Common pain relievers may cause antibiotic resistance
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found that two of the world’s most commonly used painkillers—ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also called paracetamol)—could be...