Pain Management

Medical cannabis good for cancer treatment and symptom relief, study shows

For many years, the medical use of cannabis—also known as marijuana—to treat cancer-related symptoms like pain, nausea, and loss of appetite has been debated....

This injection could reduce chronic back pain effectively

Many people experience back pain at some point in their lives. Sometimes it can happen just from bending over to pick something up. For...

Yoga just as effective as strength training for knee osteoarthritis, study finds

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint condition that causes pain and limits movement, especially in the knees. It affects more than 595 million people...

Surprising link between blood cancer genes and arthritis

Scientists from Adelaide and the United States have made a surprising discovery about a rare form of arthritis. They found that some people with...

Research shows non-surgical treatment for chronic knee pain

Scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have found a new way to treat knee pain without surgery. This new method is especially helpful for...

Study offers a new cure for chronic back pain

Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic low back pain, a condition that often lingers for years and significantly affects daily life. Until...

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia

A new study from Sweden has found that people with both dementia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience a faster decline in thinking and...

Study finds a major cause of joint pain

A team of scientists from the University of Colorado has made a fascinating discovery that could help solve a long-standing medical mystery. They found...

Common painkiller might help stop cancer from spreading

Most cancer deaths happen not because of the main tumor, but because cancer cells spread to other parts of the body. This process is...

A common painkiller may strongly lower blood pressure

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it when they have a headache, a fever, or...