Medical cannabis helps reduce opioid use in chronic pain
A new study has found that adults with chronic pain who used medical cannabis through New York State’s Medical Cannabis Program were less likely...
FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...
Chronic pain may strongly increase high blood pressure risk
A new study has found that chronic pain may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure.
The study, published in the American Heart Association...
Scientists find better way to treat back pain in older adults
About 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks started a research journey that few people in the United States were exploring at the time: studying long-term...
New treatments for severe shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can affect people of all ages, especially those with injuries, medical problems, or wear and tear from aging.
In many cases, non-surgical treatments...
Old painkiller shows new promise in stopping cancer spread
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading is called metastasis, and it causes most deaths...
A common drug may finally ease hand pain, scientists say
Have you or someone you care about felt pain in your hands that makes everyday things hard to do? Simple actions like buttoning your...
Men and women have different knee injuries, study finds
A new study using MRI scans of more than 13,000 people has found that men and women often have different types of knee injuries.
The...
Diabetes may be a hidden cause behind shoulder pain disease
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes it hard to move your shoulder. Even small movements like reaching for something or lifting your...
New non-opioid drug could finally bring relief to people with chronic nerve pain
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have created a new drug that may help people who suffer from long-lasting nerve...