Early depression and loneliness may predict later pain in older adults
A new study by UCL (University College London) researchers has found that people over 50 who experience pain are more likely to have had...
Smart ‘cartilage’ could deliver arthritis drugs exactly when they’re needed
Imagine if artificial cartilage could not only replace damaged tissue but also deliver pain relief right when arthritis symptoms flare up.
Scientists at the University...
Scientists find a big trigger of rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful and disabling autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world.
It often causes swelling, pain, and damage...
Beyond weight loss: How healthy eating can ease chronic pain
Most of us know that a healthy diet can help prevent disease and improve long-term health.
But new research from the University of South Australia...
Why moving more—and sitting less—matters for strong bones at every age
Strong bones aren’t just built in childhood—they need care and attention throughout life.
A new review from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Rehabilitation Working Group...
Music therapy can ease back pain for ED visitors
Playwright William Congreve wrote in the Restoration period that music "hath charms to soothe a savage breast."
And, as it turns out, back pain in...
How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain
Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it's the leading cause of disability...
Dr. K.C. Brennan on understanding and treating migraine
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. K.C. Brennan, an expert on migraine and headache treatment at the University of Utah.
NIHNiH: How do you approach...
This common pill may help you avoid surgery for joint pain
Good news for people dealing with joint pain! A new study suggests that a common pill called colchicine might lower the chances of needing...
Migraine headaches may double stroke risk
Strokes are often thought of as a problem for older adults, but a new study shows that young people under the age of 50...