Pain Management

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...

Can you stop an opioid overdose death? Updated guidelines may help

Saving lives after an opioid overdose isn't just the job of emergency department workers, according to guidelines on how to treat heart-stopping poisonings. Opioids are...

Many people don’t get lifesaving addiction drugs after opioid overdose emergencies

A new study by the University of Michigan suggests that emergency departments (EDs) may be missing vital opportunities to curb opioid addiction and overdose...

Scientists find a new way to prescribe opioid in emergency

The opioid crisis is a complex and pressing issue, with over-prescription contributing to a surge in opioid addiction and overdose deaths. However, a new study...

Dizziness and vertigo can be warning signs for migraine headaches

If you've ever felt dizzy or experienced vertigo, you might want to pay attention to what these symptoms could mean. A new study reveals that...