Pain Management

Could a common spice help cure chronic back pain?

Millions of people around the world suffer from long-term low back pain. This type of pain can last for years and often makes it...

Bone drugs may reduce chronic pain, study finds

A new study suggests that medicines used to treat osteoporosis might help relieve pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), but only...

A big hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis in your gut

Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research teams have made an exciting discovery about rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. This condition causes pain, swelling,...

Chronic pain treatments that go beyond medication

Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. If pain lasts for more than three months, it is called chronic. Experts estimate...

New therapy offers long-term pain relief without addiction

A new treatment using stem cells may offer real hope to people living with long-term joint pain. A company called SereNeuro Therapeutics has shared...

Why people with IBD may feel gut pain even without inflammation

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel abdominal pain even when they are not having a flare-up. A new study from Ruhr University Bochum...

How common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, and more

Painkillers are medicines that many people use to feel better when they have pain. They are often used for short-term pain, like after an...

This knee pain treatment works best for older people

Knee pain is a common problem, especially for people over 50. A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a treatment that...

Brazilian plant could reduce inflammation and arthritis, study finds

Researchers in Brazil have discovered that a native plant known as Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may be useful in treating inflammation, pain, and arthritis. The...

Smart bandage uses AI to speed up wound healing

Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a new smart bandage called “a-Heal” that may change how we treat wounds. This wireless...