Nerve injuries affect the whole immune system, study finds
Preclinical research from McGill University has found that nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system—and that the effects are different in...
Why some arthritis drugs stop working over time
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai may have discovered why some treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stop working over time.
Their research, published in the journal Science Immunology,...
Why cholesterol drugs cause muscle pain—and how to fix it
Statins are medications that have saved millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
They’ve become one of...
Scientists may have found a way to reverse joint aging
A group of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) has made a major discovery that could help people with osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a...
Focusing on hips may be the key to treating chronic back pain
More than 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks began a mission to help older adults who live with chronic low back pain.
Today, he is a...
Nerve damage is very common and often underdiagnosed
A new study has found that neuropathy—a condition that causes nerve damage, pain, and numbness in the feet and hands—is very common and often...
How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction
Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl.
When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...
Chronic pain may contribute to high blood pressure
A new study shows that people with chronic pain are more likely to develop high blood pressure over time.
The risk is especially high for...
A new way to help CBD reach the brain and relieve pain safely
CBD products, including oils, creams, and lotions, have become very popular in recent years. Many people use them to try to relieve pain, reduce...
Is this common painkiller safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a very common medicine that people use to reduce pain and fever.
Many take it when they have headaches, sore...