Why painkillers and blood pressure drugs may be a risky mix for kidney health
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have found a possible danger when people take certain common drugs together. The problem happens when someone is...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in people with hypertension
Paracetamol, often seen as a safer choice for pain relief, may not be as risk-free as once believed—especially for people with high blood pressure....
Daily walking can help prevent chronic low back pain, study finds
A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has found that people who walk more than 100 minutes a day have...
Hospital use of common painkiller may lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. You’ve probably taken it yourself for a headache, fever, or sore muscles....
This pill may help people with joint pain avoid knee and hip surgery
There’s some encouraging news for people living with painful joints. A recent study has found that a common anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine might lower...
Statins may protect chest muscles in smokers, while aspirin could increase muscle loss
A recent study has found that statins may help slow down chest muscle loss in current and former smokers, while aspirin may do the...
New injection can treat chronic back pain without surgery
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting millions of people and making everyday tasks difficult.
For many, the...
Natural ways to keep your bones strong as you age
Your bones are the framework of your body, giving it structure and protecting your organs.
But as you grow older, your bones naturally lose strength,...
New drug offers hope for chronic nerve pain without risk of addiction
Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain. This type of pain happens when nerves outside...
Is paracetamol still safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines in the world. People use it every day to help with headaches,...