FDA-approved drug can reduce surgery pain without opioids
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way doctors manage pain after surgery. They...
Why your migraine headaches might be making you crave a large Coke and fries
Whether it's one or two coffees to get us going in the morning or a bar of chocolate after a stressful day, many of...
Understanding diabetic neuropathy: symptoms, treatments, and management
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects up to half of the people living with the condition. It happens when high...
Study shows the key to treating rheumatoid arthritis
A recent study led by researchers from the University of Colorado has uncovered surprising links between bacteria in the gut and rheumatoid arthritis (RA),...
Psychological therapy offers real relief for chronic pain, study shows
For many people suffering from chronic pain—whether it's back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, or side effects from cancer treatment—medication often isn’t enough...
Understanding causes and prevention of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It makes bones weak and more likely to break, even from small...
New treatment reduces chronic back pain in older people
Twenty years ago, Gregory Hicks, who is now a Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, began researching chronic low back...
New drug can reduce migraine symptoms before headaches occur
Migraines are more than just headaches; they often come with a range of uncomfortable symptoms that begin hours before the pain even starts. These...
Scientists find new way to reverse osteoarthritis
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have made a breakthrough that could bring hope to millions suffering from osteoarthritis. This common condition,...
Anti-inflammatory drugs may cause chronic pain
For many years, anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin, and steroids such as dexamethasone have been commonly used to relieve pain.
These medications work by blocking...