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...
How a simple painkiller could help stop cancer from spreading
When people think about cancer, they usually picture a tumor in one part of the body. But what really makes cancer dangerous is when...
How hidden inflammation in aging bone marrow may trigger blood cancer
Blood cancers like leukemia often begin with silent changes deep inside the bone marrow, long before a person ever feels sick. The bone marrow...
How unexpected events may predict migraine headaches
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered that the amount of “surprise” a person experiences in their day may help predict whether they will...