Scientists find better way to manage post-surgery pain with fewer opioids
Recent research from the Mayo Clinic has shown that many surgery patients can get by with fewer painkillers than usually prescribed, while still managing...
Higher drug dose may treat opioid use disorder more effectively, study finds
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) remains a critical concern, especially with the surge of potent opioids like fentanyl.
A study, published in JAMA Network Open, unveils...
What to do when pain lingers
Whether it’s the result of a sports-related injury or simply sleeping wrong, pain is something we can all unfortunately relate to. Pain typically serves...
Scientists find a common brain network in substance use disorders
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital has indicated the presence of a common brain network among individuals with substance use...
Scientists find a better solution for low back pain
Low back pain can be significantly debilitating and is one of the prevalent health concerns people face.
People spend a lot of money trying to...
Surgical patients discharged with opioids have higher death risk, study finds
A broad research collaboration in Hong Kong has investigated the links between opioid prescriptions given at discharge after surgery and the enduring use of...
Scientists discover new way for pain relief without opioids
The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States has underscored the crucial need for alternative, non-addictive painkillers to alleviate suffering without the risks of...
Vegan diet helps with arthritis pain, study confirms
Do you know someone struggling with rheumatoid arthritis, the kind that makes joints ache and swell up? There's some good news.
A recent study shows...
Diabetes linked to this shoulder problem, study finds
Have you ever heard of a "frozen shoulder"? It's when your shoulder hurts so much that you can barely move it.
A research team from...
Scientists discover potential non-opioid pain relief drug
In a promising development that could transform pain management, researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a new signaling pathway in the brain...