These two things may increase the risk of falling and fractures
In a new Doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found that inability to stand on one leg for more than a few...
Most Americans manage chronic pain without opioids
In a new study from the Seattle Children's Research Institute, researchers found adults with chronic pain use a variety of pain management strategies, including...
Chronic itch linked to heart disease, sleep loss, shows study
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that chronic itch is associated with sleep loss and other medical conditions. And chronic...
Taking too much ibuprofen can damage your kidneys
In a new study from the University of Southampton, researchers found taking too much ibuprofen or similar painkillers can damage kidneys.
They found some people...
Scientists find a surprising link between burn injuries and heart disease
In a new study from the University of Western Australia, researchers have discovered a surprising and significant link between burn injuries and heart disease.
Even...
Managing pain after knee, shoulder surgeries without opioids
In two new studies from Mayo Clinic, researchers found a pain management regimen without opioids offered the same pain relief as common prescription opioids,
Opioids...
Men with high levels of body fat more likely to break bones, shows study
In a new study from the University of Chicago Medicine, researchers found that men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density...
How to replace opioids with hypnosis for pain treatment
Painkillers are effective to manage acute and chronic pain, but they can bring health risks.
Several studies have shown that common painkillers people use in...
How anxiety and stress affect back pain
In a recent study, researchers found that low back pain and neck pain top U.S. health spending.
They found Americans in 2016 spent an estimated...
Common pain killer could increase heart disease and strokes in some people
In a new study from the University of Edinburgh, researchers found that long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes...