Anti-inflammatory drugs may cause chronic pain
For many years, anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin, and steroids such as dexamethasone have been commonly used to relieve pain.
These medications work by blocking...
Why you should think twice before taking ibuprofen with blood pressure pills
A new study from scientists at the University of Waterloo has found that taking ibuprofen—a common painkiller—can be risky for people who are also...
New injection could offer chronic low back pain relief
A new study sponsored by VIVEX Biologics, Inc. has shown promising results for patients suffering from chronic lumbar discogenic pain. The treatment involves a...
Why anti-inflammatory drugs can make pain even worse
For many years, people have relied on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and steroids to relieve pain from injuries and illnesses. Doctors have often recommended...
Common painkiller may raise heart disease risk for some people
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. People often take it to relieve pain or...
How magnesium-rich foods can help ease migraine headache
Migraines are much more than just a bad headache. They can bring hours—or even days—of strong, throbbing pain, often along with nausea and extreme...
Diabetes drug metformin may help relieve knee arthritis pain
A widely used diabetes drug may soon play a surprising new role: easing the pain of knee osteoarthritis in people who are overweight or...
An old drug could help treat hand pain
Have you ever felt sharp pain or stiffness in your hands that made everyday tasks—like opening a jar, buttoning a shirt, or shaking someone’s...
AI helps predict severe pain after knee replacement surgery
A new study using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand and predict pain in patients after knee replacement surgery has received top honors at...
Scientists find the key to knee pain treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. It mainly affects older people, and with...