Osteoarthritis linked to many chronic diseases

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the world, especially among older adults. It affects the joints and can make daily...

New pain drug may relieve nerve pain without addiction risk, study finds

Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult health problems to treat. It affects millions of people around the world and can last...

This smart bedsheet could stop painful pressure injuries before they start

Long hospital stays can be difficult, and for many patients, they come with a hidden danger: pressure injuries. These painful sores form when someone stays...

How a bone hormone could help stop long-term back pain

Back pain is a problem that many people experience at some point in their lives. For some, the pain goes away after a short...

Study finds the best treatment for chronic nerve pain

Nerve pain can be one of the most difficult types of pain to live with. It often feels like burning, tingling, or sharp electric...

A hormone treatment may ease chronic back pain, study shows

Low back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects people of all ages, but it becomes more...

A simple pain drug may help stop cancer from spreading

Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It happens when small...

Scientists find surprising link between arthritis and blood cancer

A new study has revealed an unexpected link between a rare form of arthritis and genetic changes that are usually seen in blood cancers....

Treating arthritis of the hands

Aches and pains in your hands or wrists, or sore, swollen fingers could signal a condition known as arthritis. But you don't have to live...

This community program may strongly benefit people with opioid-use disorder

The opioid crisis has been one of the most serious public health challenges in recent decades. Opioids include prescription pain medicines as well as...