Arthritis patients face higher risk of depression and anxiety
People with inflammatory arthritis are at a much higher risk of developing depression and anxiety, but a new study suggests that they are not receiving the mental health...
Dizziness and vertigo may be early warning signs of migraines
Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo can be unsettling, but new research suggests these symptoms may be early indicators of migraines. A study led by...
New minimally invasive treatment offers relief for knee pain
Scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have found a new non-surgical treatment that significantly reduces knee pain, especially in people aged 50 and older....
Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children...
Common painkiller may help prevent cancer from spreading
Most cancer deaths occur because of metastasis, the process where cancer cells spread from the original tumor to other parts of the body. These...
Emergency room opioid prescriptions linked to slight increase in future use
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that opioid prescriptions given in emergency departments (EDs) are linked to small increases...
Music at the right tempo may help reduce pain
A new study from McGill University has found that music can help relieve pain, especially when played at a tempo that matches a person's...
Scientists find a surprising cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists have discovered that a specific type of bacteria found in the gut may play a key role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in...
This common painkiller may raise heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in...
Pain may increase smoking and cannabis use among cancer survivors
A new study suggests that cancer survivors who experience pain may be more likely to use cigarettes and cannabis. Published in Cancer, the research...