1 in 5 US adults suffers from chronic pain
Chronic pain is a significant health issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide.
It has been estimated that approximately 20.9 percent of adults in the United...
Scientists find opioid prescribing linked to suicide risk
A new study by researchers at Columbia University has found that reducing opioid prescriptions may actually lead to fewer suicides.
Chronic pain may worsen opioid addiction
A recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Ohio State University suggests that fibromyalgia could worsen an opioid use disorder (OUD).
It...
A new way to lower neuropathy pain in diabetes
A recent study from the Salk Institute has found that altered amino acid metabolism is a contributing factor to peripheral neuropathy in people with...
Treating endometriosis and how you can manage the pain at home
Endometriosis, an often-painful condition that affects one in nine people who menstruate, can take seven to 10 years to diagnose definitively.
But patients don’t have...
Some widely used painkillers may actually cause chronic pain
A recent study conducted by scientists at McGill University suggests that using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain may actually increase the likelihood...
Migraine headaches linked to body clock, study finds
Cluster headaches and migraine are two common types of headaches that can be incredibly debilitating for those who experience them.
While the exact causes of...
FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat...
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale.
Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a...
NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: Which over-the-counter medicine should I use?
Pain relievers you buy at the store may be one of the first things you reach for when you hurt yourself, have a headache...
Compounds from cannabis could reverse opioid overdoses
In recent years, there has been a growing public health crisis in the United States due to opioid abuse and addiction.
Opioids are a class...