The battle with pain: a different look at opioids
We're going to tell you about a study done on a type of medicine called opioids. These medicines are used to ease pain, but...
Cannabis use may increase pain after surgery
Have you ever heard of cannabis? Some adults use it for various reasons, including to manage pain.
But a recent study shows that adults who...
A new hope for people with high cholesterol
Imagine you have a sink in your house that keeps getting clogged up. It can be a real pain, right?
Something similar can happen in...
Spinal cord stimulation may reduce neuropathy pain in people with diabetes
Preliminary findings from a study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting suggests that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation may...
Migraine headaches could be a marker for heart disease risks, particularly in women
Migraines have long been known to be more than just an intense headache. They often involve sensitivity to light and sound and can be...
Scientists find better meds for neuropathic pain
Researchers recommend considering either nortriptyline or duloxetine as the initial options for treating CSPN before exploring other medications.
The hidden cost of weight-loss surgery: weak bones
Obesity is a big problem for many kids and young adults. To deal with this, some of them undergo surgery that helps them lose...
Hiking Patagonia after spine surgery
Chester France has always just had a bad back. But eventually, his bad back became unmanageable and a diagnosis of sponduilolisthesis started to threaten his plans to go hiking in Patagonia.
A new path to safer pain relief
Painkillers are a tricky thing. They can help you feel better when you're in pain, but they can also make you feel too good...
Scientists find a big cause of joint pain
A particular kind of bacteria, living in our tummies, might cause a painful disease called rheumatoid arthritis (RA).