A new path to safer pain relief
Painkillers are a tricky thing. They can help you feel better when you're in pain, but they can also make you feel too good...
Scientists find a big cause of joint pain
A particular kind of bacteria, living in our tummies, might cause a painful disease called rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
New hope for pain relief: beyond opioids
Many people suffer from chronic pain, which is pain that lasts for a long time. Some of these people use drugs like oxycodone to...
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
New rules for pain medicine use: what you need to know
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense have given out some new rules, or guidelines, about using these pain medicines.
People may have higher overdose risk when opioid therapy is discontinued
Stopping opioid therapy was associated with an increased risk of overdose, especially among those with opioid use disorder (OUD).
Too much alcohol might make pain worse
Did you know that drinking too much alcohol over a long time can make people feel more pain? That's what scientists at Scripps Research...
The unusual pain relief: cannabis
Cannabis, often known as marijuana, is a type of plant. People use it for different reasons. Some people use it as medicine, while others...
Cannabis use may increase pain after surgery
People who used cannabis felt 14% more pain after surgery than those who did not use cannabis.
New way to improve access to opioid addiction treatment
A new study has tried to address the gap by interviewing more than 200 people in West Virginia who have suffered from opioid use disorder and have been in MAT.