Acupuncture May Safely Ease Chronic Back Pain in Older People
A large study has found that acupuncture may help older adults with chronic low back pain feel less pain, move more easily, and improve...
Obesity May Quietly Damage Nerves Throughout the Body
A team of scientists in Germany has developed a new artificial intelligence system that can scan an entire mouse body in incredible detail.
Using this...
Scientists Discover New Way to Reduce Chronic Nerve Pain
Millions of people around the world live with chronic nerve pain, a condition that can make even simple everyday sensations feel painful.
For some people,...
Common FDA-Approved Drug May Help People Recover from Surgery with Less Pain
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have discovered that a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may help...
Scientists Create a Powerful New Painkiller That Could Replace Opioids
Researchers in Japan have developed a new type of painkiller that may one day offer strong pain relief without the dangerous risks linked to...
A Simple Change in Walking Style May Help Protect Aging Knees
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term joint pain around the world. The condition affects millions of people, especially adults over...
Single Dose of Psilocybin May Relieve Nerve Pain for Weeks
Scientists at the University of Reading have discovered that psilocybin, the active compound found in magic mushrooms, may provide long-lasting relief from nerve pain...
Free Online Tai Chi Program Could Ease Chronic Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in Australia and around the world. The condition happens when the protective...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists are learning that rheumatoid arthritis may begin much earlier and in a much more surprising way than previously believed.
New research suggests that certain...
Why a common hospital painkiller may cause dangerous blood pressure drops
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in many countries, is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world.
Millions of people take it...