Common pain relievers can harm your blood pressure health, study finds
A recent online poll commissioned by the American Heart Association reveals that only about 30% of U.S. adults have discussed the potential adverse effects...
Doctors are changing opioid prescriptions, study shows
Over the past three decades, the use of opioids for pain management has surged in Australia, ranking the country eighth in global opioid consumption...
Chronic morphine use for cancer pain may increase bone loss
Opioids like morphine have long been the standard treatment for managing severe cancer-induced bone pain.
However, recent research has uncovered a concerning mechanism by which...
Scientists find a new hope for chronic pain
Chronic pain can be debilitating, affecting the lives of millions of individuals.
However, there's a ray of hope on the horizon in the form of...
New research has found an existing drug could help many people with painful hand...
Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints, and often affects the hands. One in two women and one in four men will...
It is important to balance pain management and opioid safety, study shows
Over the past decade, a significant shift has occurred in the prescription of painkillers by healthcare providers.
This transformation was prompted by the opioid epidemic,...
Scientists find a new way to manage knee pain
As individuals age and engage in various physical activities throughout their lives, the wear and tear on their knees can lead to the development...
Migraine headaches linked to higher risk of dementia
A recent study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain has unveiled a concerning association between migraine and a heightened risk of developing...
New skin patch offers pain-free drug delivery to the body
A groundbreaking microneedle skin patch has been developed by a team of scientists at the University of Bath, offering an affordable and painless method...
Immersive virtual reality eases pain and distress in people with cancer
A new analysis of pooled data suggests that immersive virtual reality (VR) technology may help alleviate pain and distress experienced by patients with cancer...