Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
New rules for pain medicine use: what you need to know
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense have given out some new rules, or guidelines, about using these pain medicines.
Nasal spray medicine: A new hope for chronic migraine headache
About Chronic Migraine and Ketamine
Do you know someone who often suffers from severe headaches? These are called migraines.
Some people have them almost every day,...
Can a simple pill lower the need for knee replacement surgeries?
A study has found that a pill called colchicine might help reduce the need for knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Mapping pain in the brain: A revolutionary approach to treating chronic pain
Chronic pain is a big problem worldwide, making it hard for many people to live their everyday lives. It's like having a terrible toothache...
A new hope for chronic pain sufferers: Reducing dependence on opioids
Scientists from the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital have found a possible solution for dependence on opioids.
The mystery of a woman who doesn’t feel pain: Scientists dive deeper
Who is Jo Cameron?
Imagine if you could touch a hot stove or trip and scrape your knee but not feel any pain. It sounds...
An apple a day keeps frailty at bay: The flavonol frailty fighter!
Consuming plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols, such as quercetin found in apples and blackberries, may reduce the risk of developing frailty in older adults.
Chronic pain can be objectively measured using brain signals – new research
Using a brain implant that can record neural signals over many months, my research team and I have discovered objective biomarkers of chronic pain...
Your thoughts can cause neck and back pain during lifting tasks
Cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we feel when we encounter information that conflicts with our beliefs or actions, can cause real physical strain.
Recent research...