What to ask your doctor before taking opioids
Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription.
This is especially important when your doctor, dentist or other health care professional prescribes you...
Scientists find new way to predict and manage chronic pain
Chronic pain, a persistent pain that lasts for several weeks, months, or even years, is a problem that many people across the globe struggle...
Marijuana use linked to surprising genetic changes, new study finds
Marijuana is becoming increasingly popular and legal in various parts of the United States.
According to recent data, about 18% of all Americans have tried...
How chronic pain might lead to dementia
Having a headache or an aching back occasionally is a common part of life. However, for some people, pain isn't just an occasional visitor.
It...
Scientists uncover promising method to counteract Fentanyl’s effects
Each year, synthetic opioids like fentanyl contribute to the deaths of 100,000 Americans from overdoses, making it a major public health concern.
While naloxone is...
Virtual rehab: a new way benefit people with frailty
As people get older, their bodies naturally start to slow down. We call this 'frailty'.
It means that a person has lost some of their...
Scientists uncover an important cause of chronic inflammation
A recent study by the University of South Australia has identified a direct relationship between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of...
Research does not recommend opioid use in people with chronic pain
Chronic pain, or pain that lasts for more than three months, is a serious health issue affecting millions of Americans. One common treatment for...
Back pain and depression strongly connect to each other
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 619 million people globally.
This number is expected to increase to 840 million within...
How a self-managed program could battle frailty
A team of researchers at Flinders University is developing an innovative program that's showing promising results in the fight against frailty in older adults.
The...