This drug shows promise in treating hand pain caused by osteoarthritis
If you or someone you know has ever experienced persistent hand pain, you know how much it can affect daily life. Simple tasks, like...
Placebos can relieve chronic back pain even when people know it’s a placebo
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that placebos can help relieve chronic back pain, even when patients know they are taking...
Common painkiller may lower blood pressure: what you should know
A recent study has revealed that a well-known pain medicine, acetaminophen, commonly used to treat headaches, might also lower blood pressure. This finding comes...
Sore, scratchy throat? Soothing pain from illness or allergy
It’s a familiar sensation as the days grow shorter and colder: a scratchy, painful feeling when you swallow, talk, or even just breathe.
Sometimes, a...
How aura may trigger migraine headaches
Migraine headaches can last for days. Some people have what’s called an aura before migraine pain sets in. Aura can include visual disturbances, such...
Scientists discover how therapy can rewire the brain to help treat depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common and effective treatment for depression, helping people develop skills to deal with everyday problems, build healthier habits,...
These common pain relief drugs may cause chronic pain, study finds
A recent study by scientists at McGill University has raised concerns about the common use of anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain.
For decades,...
Scientists find a new way to reduce arthritis
Arthritis affects nearly 600 million people worldwide and costs the U.S. healthcare system about $16.5 billion each year.
Despite this, there are very few effective...
Acupuncture could provide long-term relief for chronic neck pain, shows study
A new study suggests that individualized acupuncture could help reduce chronic neck pain for up to 24 weeks.
The research, published in the Annals of...
Scientists find better treatments for chronic pain
Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to control the sense of touch, which could pave the way for more effective treatments...