New guidelines expand first aid skills for opioid overdoses, seizures
First aid has always been about quickly helping someone in trouble before professional help arrives. Over the years, people have been trained to handle...
Opioid use disorder linked to strong chronic pain, study finds
Scientists have long recognized a link between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, but the brain processes behind this connection remain unclear.
Researchers at...
What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such...
Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?
Female mosquitoes need blood...
New light therapy offers hope for diabetic nerve pain relief
A recent study from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) has found that using infrared light along with regular physical therapy could be...
Neuropathic pain drugs may raise hip fracture risk in seniors
A new study from Monash University in Australia has found that gabapentinoids—commonly used drugs for treating neuropathic pain—may increase the risk of hip fractures...
New balance training device could help prevent falls for older people
As we age, staying balanced and keeping good posture can become a real challenge.
This happens for several reasons: muscles lose strength, eyesight changes, and...
Popular painkiller for headaches may reduce blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a popular painkiller, is something many of us have taken at some point, especially for headaches or fevers. It's common in households, and...
Study shows big cause of nerve pain in people with diabetes
A recent study suggests that people with diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels face a higher risk of nerve damage, known as...
Strong opioids for pain may increase death risk, study finds
A large-scale international study has found that strong opioids prescribed for pain management carry higher risks, including a higher chance of death, compared to...
Scientists discover new pain relief method
A team of international researchers, including scientists from the University of Adelaide, has developed a new approach to pain relief using a well-known chemical...