Common painkiller may affect men and women differently
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many of us reach for it when we have a headache, muscle...
Nature helps people cope with chronic back pain
A new study shows that spending time in nature can help people who suffer from long-term lower back pain feel better, both physically and...
This therapy offers new hope for people living with chronic pain
If you live with chronic pain, you know how exhausting and frustrating it can be. Pain that doesn’t go away can make everyday life...
Common drug may prevent joint surgery in osteoarthritis
A new study has given fresh hope to people suffering from osteoarthritis, a painful condition that affects the joints—especially the knees and hips.
This condition...
Depression drug use in adolescence may increase pain sensitivity in adulthood
As the use of antidepressants in teens continues to rise, new research from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) suggests that these...
A promising new way to relieve chronic pain
If you live with chronic pain, you may be interested in a relatively new treatment that’s showing strong potential—scrambler therapy. According to recent research...
Ear nerve stimulation may reduce knee pain, study finds
Knee pain can make everyday tasks like walking, bending, or getting into a car difficult. For people with osteoarthritis (OA), this pain is often...
New non-opioid drug offers hope for safer pain relief
Scientists at Duke University have developed a new experimental drug that may offer strong pain relief without the risks commonly associated with opioids. The...
Thinking positively about aging helps older adults recover better after a fall
Older adults who have a positive mindset about aging are more likely to recover well after a fall, according to a new study by...
This simple ear device may help you walk without knee pain
If you've ever struggled with knee pain while tying your shoes, getting into a car, or walking down stairs, you're not alone.
Osteoarthritis (OA) in...