This blood pressure drug may lower stroke risk in women with migraine headaches
A common blood pressure medication used to prevent migraines may also significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, according to a new study.
The research, presented...
Restless legs syndrome is incurable – here’s how to manage the symptoms
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.
Typical symptoms include an irresistible urge...
Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but...
Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for...
What you need to know about safer pain medicine use
Everyone has experienced pain at some point, whether from a scraped knee, a sore tooth, or a minor injury. In most cases, the pain...
Scientists find a life-change back pain relief
Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can make simple daily activities like walking, sitting, or bending painful...
Mindfulness help reduce opioid cravings, study finds
A new study has found that mindfulness-based group therapy helps people recovering from opioid addiction by significantly reducing their cravings. The study, published in JAMA...
Medical marijuana for pain may increase heart rhythm problems
A new study from Gentofte University Hospital suggests that people who use medical marijuana for chronic pain might have a slightly higher risk of...
Cannabinoids can be a safer alternative for pain relief
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, but many current treatments come with serious risks. Opioids, commonly prescribed for severe pain, can lead to...
Common arthritis may cause prostate cancer, study finds
A new study suggests that genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer (PCa). The findings, published in Medicine on January...
Research shows a big hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists from the University of Colorado and other institutions have discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria may play a role in triggering...