Pain after a heart attack is a silent warning sign of death risk
The Connection Between Pain and Heart Attacks
Did you know that if you experience a lot of pain after a heart attack, it might mean...
People with chronic pain who take opioids need better health care
Over the last decade, there's been a significant change in the way doctors prescribe painkillers.
Why? There was a big problem with too many people...
How chronic pain is linked to depression, anxiety
Dealing with persistent pain isn't just a physical challenge; it often goes hand-in-hand with emotional troubles like depression and anxiety.
A prominent doctor has highlighted...
Magic mushrooms may be a new hope for migraine headache treatment
You've probably heard of "magic mushrooms". These aren't the typical mushrooms you'd toss in your salad.
They contain a special ingredient called psilocybin that has...
Common headache medicine may strongly reduce blood pressure
It seems that a common painkiller, acetaminophen, which many of us use for headaches, has a surprising side effect when given in hospitals.
Acetaminophen is...
Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what...
A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.
People who have migraines experience severe throbbing...
How to predict the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis
A new tool, called PRESTO, has been developed and validated to help pinpoint psoriasis patients who are at a heightened risk of developing psoriatic...
How doctors are changing opioid prescriptions
Over the past 30 years, there's been a significant surge in opioid prescriptions. By 2019, Australia stood eighth in global opioid use.
Despite the role...
Scientists find the key to preventing joint pain
Osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition marked by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, affects over 32.5 million Americans.
Recent research has discovered a protein that may...
Effective opioid use disorder treatments are seldomly used, study finds
The opioid crisis remains a significant concern in the United States.
With over 100,000 overdose deaths recorded in 2021, especially prominent among those aged 25-54,...