New medication may prevent migraines before they start, study finds
A new study suggests that a medication called ubrogepant could help stop migraines in their tracks if taken at the first signs of an...
How exercise influences addiction recovery
A University at Buffalo neuroscientist whose focus is the brain's reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can...
Research shows an important cause of gout
A recent study conducted by scientists from the University of California San Diego and other institutions has uncovered a surprising new cause of gout,...
Short mindful breathing eases cancer pain and anxiety
A recent study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness...
Widely used painkillers may be harmful to heart, kidneys, sleep and bodyweight
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...
Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker...
Most people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis or...
Research finds the best drugs for neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain affects more than 20 million people in the U.S., and for many of them, the cause of their pain remains a mystery.
A...
Study confirms strong link between opioid use disorder and chronic pain
Scientists have long observed a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, but the exact brain mechanisms that link the two have...
Scientists find important causes of painful rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, often referred to as RA, is a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It can make everyday activities,...
Common pain relief drugs can lead to chronic pain, study confirms
A recent study conducted by scientists at McGill University has revealed a surprising connection between the use of common anti-inflammatory drugs and an increased...