Opioid poisoning death risk especially high when patient is alone
In Denmark, opioids like methadone and morphine are leading causes of drug-related deaths.
A study by Aarhus University's Department of Forensic Medicine has shed light...
What you need to know about diabetes and joint pain
Diabetes, a condition marked by high blood sugar levels, is widely known for its impact on organs like the heart, kidneys, and eyes.
However, its...
Scientists find a big cause of rheumatoid arthritis in the gut
Scientists from the University of Colorado, along with other experts, have unveiled a new discovery in the study of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
Chest pains: gas or heart attack?
Feeling chest pain can be alarming, and for a good reason. It's often the first sign people think of when they hear "heart attack."...
Scientists find a drug that can control pain after surgery
At the Medical University of South Carolina, a groundbreaking discovery has been made by a dedicated team of researchers.
They've found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a...
The link between high blood pressure and managing chronic pain
When we talk about managing chronic pain, we often focus on the immediate discomfort it causes and the quest for relief.
However, there's a less...
Scientists develop a non-invasive treatment for knee pain
A team of scientists from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of knee pain, a common issue that...
Appendix pain: Preventing appendicitis complications
The appendix is a finger-like pouch that branches off from your large intestine. No one is sure what it does or why it evolved....
A breakthrough in understanding psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
In a pioneering study published in Nature Communications, scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a gene mutation that significantly advances our...
Better prevention for future heart problems after GP visits for chest pain
Every year, at least one million adults in the UK go to their general practitioner (GP) because of chest pain. Often, these patients undergo...