Being flexible can protect mental health in people with chronic pain
Pain is a part of life. But for one in five people, pain isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a constant companion.
This is...
Scientists find link between migraine headaches and blood sugar levels
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have headaches and migraines more often than others?
Well, a lot of this has to do...
Myths about will power and moral weakness keep people with opioid use disorder from...
The most effective science-based treatment for opioid use disorder is medication.
Methadone and buprenorphine prevent intense cravings and other symptoms of withdrawal, while naltrexone works...
Weak bone is a sign of dementia risk, study finds
When we grow old, our body changes. Sometimes, the bones become less strong. This is known as low bone density. Another change is dementia.
It...
Bones under stress: how worries can slow down bone healing
When we're feeling stressed, it's not just our minds that feel the pressure. Turns out, our bones feel it too. How so?
Well, a group...
Research shows a major cause of arthritis
A recent study from the University of Colorado and other institutions has discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut may be responsible...
A ‘booster shot’ for your spine: the magic injection fighting back pain
Let's talk about something we can all relate to - back pain. Do you remember a time when you bent over to pick something...
Scientists find a key to stronger bones
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones. It happens when our bodies can't make new bone as fast as it loses old bone.
This can...
Pain-o-meter: who’s got the ache in America?
What is Chronic Pain?
Ever had a nagging headache that wouldn't go away? Or a backache that just seems to be your permanent friend? Welcome...
Playing favorites: joint pain prefers certain US states
Arthritis - that's a pain in the... joints.
Have you ever wondered where arthritis really hangs out? Do you think that people in every US...