Why people with diabetes more likely to have this shoulder disease
Have you ever had trouble moving your shoulder because it felt stiff and painful? That might be something called “frozen shoulder.”
It often starts with...
Can an arthritis drug help find depression?
A new study from Emory University suggests that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
This...
Why certain arthritis drugs don’t work in rheumatoid arthritis
New research from Cedars-Sinai may explain why some common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis don’t work as well over time.
The findings, published in the journal...
Cannabis drugs don’t really reduce nerve pain, study finds
Cannabis-based medicines are often talked about as a possible way to treat long-lasting nerve pain, also called chronic neuropathic pain.
This type of pain happens...
Common back pain drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who receive multiple prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain may face a higher risk...
New knee pain treatment can bring strong relief without surgery
A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a promising way to reduce knee pain without surgery.
This treatment is especially helpful for...
Can targeting knee inflammation really ease osteoarthritis pain?
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint problems in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
As people live longer and rates...
How nurse practitioners can help fight the opioid crisis
In the United States, around 5 million people are living with opioid use disorder.
Every year, tens of thousands die from drug overdoses, and in...
Blood pressure drugs may boost the brain’s natural pain relief system
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found something surprising about common blood pressure medicines.
These drugs, which are usually used to help the heart...
Why you may want to avoid an x-ray for knee pain
Many people in Australia suffer from long-term knee pain. One of the main reasons for this pain is a condition called osteoarthritis. This health...