This diabetes drug strongly reduces migraine headaches
Migraines affect about 15% of the global population and can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. For many people, existing migraine medications don't...
Scientists find hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis in the gut
A new study from the University of Colorado and its partners has found that a special type of bacteria in the gut may play...
This existing drug can help lower back pain effectively
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point in...
The hidden link between chronic pain and high blood pressure
When people talk about chronic pain, they often focus on the pain itself—how to stop it, ease it, or just get through the day....
Why painkillers and blood pressure drugs may be a risky mix for kidney health
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have found a possible danger when people take certain common drugs together. The problem happens when someone is...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in people with hypertension
Paracetamol, often seen as a safer choice for pain relief, may not be as risk-free as once believed—especially for people with high blood pressure....
Daily walking can help prevent chronic low back pain, study finds
A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has found that people who walk more than 100 minutes a day have...
Hospital use of common painkiller may lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. You’ve probably taken it yourself for a headache, fever, or sore muscles....
This pill may help people with joint pain avoid knee and hip surgery
There’s some encouraging news for people living with painful joints. A recent study has found that a common anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine might lower...
Statins may protect chest muscles in smokers, while aspirin could increase muscle loss
A recent study has found that statins may help slow down chest muscle loss in current and former smokers, while aspirin may do the...