Study finds best drugs for mysterious nerve pain
More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from neuropathic pain, a condition that causes nerve damage and discomfort. For many of these patients, doctors...
New cannabis-inspired drug may offer pain relief without side effect
Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University have developed a synthetic compound that mimics the pain-relieving effects of cannabis—without causing addiction or mind-altering...
New injection treatment may help people with back pain
Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can make simple daily activities difficult and reduce overall quality of...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in these people
Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. It is often recommended as a safer alternative to NSAIDs (non-steroidal...
Should you use opioid drugs for chronic pain?
Chronic pain, which lasts for three months or longer, is difficult to treat.
Many people rely on opioid pain medications, but these drugs are controversial....
New discovery shows a major cause of arthritis in the gut
Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research institutions have found a possible link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
Common painkiller may harm people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medications for pain relief and fever reduction. Many people take it for...
Pain relievers may help speed up concussion recovery, study suggests
People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study.
The research was...
Scientists find surprising cause of arthritis
Scientists have discovered that a certain type of bacteria in the gut may play a role in causing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people who...
Scientists discover simple procedure to ease post-amputation pain
Finding a reliable treatment for post-amputation pain has been difficult, but a new study suggests that a simple procedure called hydrodissection may offer relief.
Conducted...