Pain Management

Scientists find a switch to turn off chronic inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a long-term, harmful reaction by the body’s immune system that can lead to serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...

Common painkillers may harm your blood pressure, heart, and kidney health

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...

FDA-approved drug could reduce alcohol use and pain

A new preclinical study from Scripps Research suggests that a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating inflammation...

New pill may help people with joint pain avoid surgery, study finds

Good news for people with joint pain: a recent study suggests that a pill called colchicine could lower the chances of needing knee and...

New non-opioid painkiller could offer relief without the risks

A team of researchers from Kyoto University has developed a promising new painkiller that could provide strong pain relief without the dangerous side effects...

Poor sleep may fuel chronic pain—especially in women, study finds

Chronic pain affects about one in five people worldwide, and women make up as much as two-thirds of that number. A new study from Aalborg...

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true? Running is a relatively...

This medication offers safer pain relief after surgery

At the Medical University of South Carolina, a groundbreaking discovery has been made by a dedicated team of researchers. They’ve found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a...

A new way to beat chronic back pain—and it lasts for years

A type of psychotherapy known as cognitive functional therapy (CFT) has been shown to reduce disability from chronic low back pain for at least...

Virtual reality nature scenes help reduce pain effectively

A new study from the University of Exeter has found that watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) can help relieve symptoms linked to...