Scientists find a drug to treat common itchy condition
People experiencing moderate-to-severe itching linked to the disorder could potentially get relief with oral difelikefalin.
Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says
Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research suggests one remedy may be right under your nose.
Chewing has benefits for brain...
Medical cannabis for chronic pain may help people reduce opioid use
In a study from New York State and CUNY, scientists found that receiving medical cannabis for thirty days or more may help patients on...
Dietary fiber linked to higher risk of migraine headache
A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head.
It's often accompanied by...
The most effective meds for neuropathic pain have been found
More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer neuropathic pain. At least 25% of those cases are classified as unexplained and considered cryptogenic...
Some depression drugs can reduce chronic pain, study finds
The use of antidepressants to help manage a person's pain is on the rise, even when they do not have a mood disorder like depression.
In...
Diabetes linked to frozen shoulder, shows study
In a study from Keele University in the United Kingdom, scientists found people with diabetes are more likely to develop frozen shoulder.
Even a little weight gain may harm your knees
A person doesn't have to pack on very many extra pounds before their risk of needing a knee replacement increases strongly.
Could that breast pain be cancer? When to get a mammogram
If you've ever felt pain, tenderness and tightness—maybe even a sharp, stabbing sensation—in your breasts, it's hard not to jump to conclusions. Could it...
Higher intake of dietary fiber linked to lower risk of migraine headache
Scientists found that increased dietary fiber intake is linked to a decreased incidence of migraine.