New balance training device could help prevent falls for older people
As we age, staying balanced and keeping good posture can become a real challenge.
This happens for several reasons: muscles lose strength, eyesight changes, and...
Popular painkiller for headaches may reduce blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a popular painkiller, is something many of us have taken at some point, especially for headaches or fevers. It's common in households, and...
Study shows big cause of nerve pain in people with diabetes
A recent study suggests that people with diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels face a higher risk of nerve damage, known as...
Strong opioids for pain may increase death risk, study finds
A large-scale international study has found that strong opioids prescribed for pain management carry higher risks, including a higher chance of death, compared to...
Scientists discover new pain relief method
A team of international researchers, including scientists from the University of Adelaide, has developed a new approach to pain relief using a well-known chemical...
Study discovers new cause and treatment of gout
Scientists from the University of California San Diego have uncovered a new cause of gout that could lead to more effective ways to prevent...
Vitamin K2 may help ease painful nighttime leg cramps in older adults
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a sudden, intense pain in your calf—a jolt that drags you out of...
Research finds the best drug for nerve pain
Neuropathic pain affects more than 20 million people in the U.S., and at least a quarter of these cases are puzzling for doctors. These...
This painkiller may be unsafe for long-term use in people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medicines for pain and fever relief.
Many people reach for paracetamol when they...
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...