Blood pressure drugs may raise fall and fracture risk in older people
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has revealed a troubling connection between starting blood pressure medications and an increased risk of falls, fractures, and...
Game on: How virtual reality could transform balance rehab
Physical rehabilitation for balance problems is often slow, repetitive, and boring.
But new research from the University of Queensland (UQ) suggests that virtual reality (VR)...
Old painkiller shows new promise in stopping cancer spread
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This process, called metastasis, is responsible for most cancer-related deaths—not...
New non-surgical treatment provide knee pain relief for older people
A recent study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a simple, non-surgical treatment that can significantly reduce knee pain, especially in people aged...
Muscle quality strongly linked to chronic back pain
Chronic back pain affects millions of people across Europe and is the leading cause of disability in the region. When back pain lasts longer...
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...