Pain Management

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia

A new study from Sweden has found that people with both dementia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience a faster decline in thinking and...

Study finds a major cause of joint pain

A team of scientists from the University of Colorado has made a fascinating discovery that could help solve a long-standing medical mystery. They found...

Common painkiller might help stop cancer from spreading

Most cancer deaths happen not because of the main tumor, but because cancer cells spread to other parts of the body. This process is...

A common painkiller may strongly lower blood pressure

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it when they have a headache, a fever, or...

Study finds a hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers, including a team from the University of Colorado, have made a fascinating discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease that causes painful, swollen,...

New study links chronic pain and depression through inflammation

Chronic pain—defined as pain that lasts for three months or more—is not only physically exhausting but also closely connected to mental health issues like...

These two drugs may be the best to treat nerve pain

More than 20 million people in the United States live with neuropathic pain, a type of chronic pain caused by damaged or malfunctioning nerves....

Dizziness might be a warning sign of migraine headaches, study finds

Feeling dizzy or off-balance may seem like a small issue, but new research from Peking University suggests it could actually be an early warning...

Inflammation could be the missing link between chronic pain and depression

Chronic pain affects nearly 30% of people around the world, and for many, it doesn't come alone. Depression is a common companion, with those suffering...

Why people with high blood pressure should be careful with ibuprofen

If you take medicine for high blood pressure, you may want to think twice before reaching for ibuprofen when you have a headache or...