Why some common painkillers may actually cause pain
A recent study from McGill University is challenging long-standing methods of treating pain with anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids, suggesting that these common treatments might...
Research finds a drug that controls post-surgery pain effectively
At the Medical University of South Carolina, researchers have made an exciting breakthrough.
They've discovered that a drug called N-acetylcysteine (NAC), which is already approved...
Breakthrough in knee pain treatment offers non-surgical relief
A team from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has introduced a promising non-surgical treatment for knee pain, bringing hope to many who suffer from joint...
New blood test can improve early detection of knee osteoarthritis
Scientists at Duke Health have developed a blood test that can predict knee osteoarthritis years before the condition is visible on X-rays.
This discovery, detailed...
Making opioid addiction treatment more accessible
In the fight against opioid addiction in the United States, one of the main tools used is a medication called buprenorphine. This drug is...
Common heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of migraine headaches
People using acid-reducing medications may be more likely to experience migraines and severe headaches, suggests a recent study published in Neurology Clinical Practice.
This study,...
New drug shows promise in treating chronic nerve pain
A team of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting breakthrough in pain management with the development...
Common causes of chronic pain you need to know
Chronic pain is a persistent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life and well-being.
Unlike acute pain, which is a...
Understanding the connection between liver disease and joint pain
Liver disease is often associated with a variety of symptoms, including some that may not seem directly related to liver function at first glance.
Among...
This headache drug may strongly reduce blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a common painkiller familiar to many for its use in treating headaches and fever, typically comes in pill form. However, in hospital settings,...