New non-opioid painkiller could offer relief without the risks
A team of researchers from Kyoto University has developed a promising new painkiller that could provide strong pain relief without the dangerous side effects...
Poor sleep may fuel chronic pain—especially in women, study finds
Chronic pain affects about one in five people worldwide, and women make up as much as two-thirds of that number.
A new study from Aalborg...
Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?
You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?
Running is a relatively...
This medication offers safer pain relief 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...
A new way to beat chronic back pain—and it lasts for years
A type of psychotherapy known as cognitive functional therapy (CFT) has been shown to reduce disability from chronic low back pain for at least...
Virtual reality nature scenes help reduce pain effectively
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) can help relieve symptoms linked to...
Study finds new cause of gout
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have made an exciting discovery about gout, a painful type of arthritis.
They found a new molecular...
Common headache drug may cause big drop in blood pressure
Acetaminophen is a common pain medicine that many people take to help with headaches, fevers, or body aches. Most of the time, it’s taken...
This non-surgical treatment strongly reduces knee pain in older adults
A recent study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has discovered a promising non-surgical treatment that significantly reduces knee pain, especially in individuals aged 50...
Mindfulness and CBT help reduce chronic back pain and opioid use
Chronic low back pain is a major health problem, affecting about one in four Americans. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide, and many...