Why anti-inflammatory drugs can make pain even worse
For many years, people have relied on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and steroids to relieve pain from injuries and illnesses. Doctors have often recommended...
Common painkiller may raise heart disease risk for some people
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. People often take it to relieve pain or...
How magnesium-rich foods can help ease migraine headache
Migraines are much more than just a bad headache. They can bring hours—or even days—of strong, throbbing pain, often along with nausea and extreme...
Diabetes drug metformin may help relieve knee arthritis pain
A widely used diabetes drug may soon play a surprising new role: easing the pain of knee osteoarthritis in people who are overweight or...
An old drug could help treat hand pain
Have you ever felt sharp pain or stiffness in your hands that made everyday tasks—like opening a jar, buttoning a shirt, or shaking someone’s...
AI helps predict severe pain after knee replacement surgery
A new study using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand and predict pain in patients after knee replacement surgery has received top honors at...
Scientists find the key to knee pain treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. It mainly affects older people, and with...
Common drug shows promise in reducing pain after surgery
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made an exciting discovery that could change how doctors manage pain after surgery. They found...
‘Good’ gut bacteria can trigger rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
A new study from scientists at The Ohio State University has revealed a surprising link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
A new hope for people living with chronic nerve pain
Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have found a new drug that may help people who suffer from long-term nerve...