Pain may increase smoking and cannabis use among cancer survivors
A new study suggests that cancer survivors who experience pain may be more likely to use cigarettes and cannabis. Published in Cancer, the research...
Common painkiller may cause a large drop in blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Copenhagen has discovered why acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol), a widely used painkiller for headaches, can cause a...
Research shows surprising cause of rheumatoid arthritis
A team of scientists from the University of Colorado has made an important discovery that could change how we understand and possibly prevent rheumatoid...
This FDA-approved drug could reduce pain after surgery
A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina has discovered that a commonly used drug, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), could help reduce pain...
New smart bandage tracks wound healing without pain
Scientists from Penn State and Hebei University of Technology have created an advanced self-powered sensor that could change how doctors monitor wounds.
This new flexible...
Headache disorders linked to higher risk of suicide, study finds
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark has found that people diagnosed with headache disorders are more likely to attempt or...
This blood pressure drug may lower stroke risk in women with migraine headaches
A common blood pressure medication used to prevent migraines may also significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, according to a new study.
The research, presented...
Restless legs syndrome is incurable – here’s how to manage the symptoms
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.
Typical symptoms include an irresistible urge...
Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but...
Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for...
What you need to know about safer pain medicine use
Everyone has experienced pain at some point, whether from a scraped knee, a sore tooth, or a minor injury. In most cases, the pain...