Magic mushrooms may be a new hope for migraine headache treatment
You've probably heard of "magic mushrooms". These aren't the typical mushrooms you'd toss in your salad.
They contain a special ingredient called psilocybin that has...
Common headache medicine may strongly reduce blood pressure
It seems that a common painkiller, acetaminophen, which many of us use for headaches, has a surprising side effect when given in hospitals.
Acetaminophen is...
Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what...
A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.
People who have migraines experience severe throbbing...
How to predict the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis
A new tool, called PRESTO, has been developed and validated to help pinpoint psoriasis patients who are at a heightened risk of developing psoriatic...
How doctors are changing opioid prescriptions
Over the past 30 years, there's been a significant surge in opioid prescriptions. By 2019, Australia stood eighth in global opioid use.
Despite the role...
Scientists find the key to preventing joint pain
Osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition marked by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, affects over 32.5 million Americans.
Recent research has discovered a protein that may...
Effective opioid use disorder treatments are seldomly used, study finds
The opioid crisis remains a significant concern in the United States.
With over 100,000 overdose deaths recorded in 2021, especially prominent among those aged 25-54,...
Research discovers a surprising cause of nerve pain in diabetes
Diabetes is a big issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In fact, their rates are almost double what we see worldwide.
About half of...
Aromatherapy may cut opioid use by half in people after surgery
Opioids are a popular choice for pain relief after surgery, but they come with a downside: addiction.
This has become a public health crisis, with...
Scientists find why opioid addiction risk is higher in some people
Sometimes, people who are addicted to harmful drugs like heroin need help to stop using them. Doctors help these people by giving them different,...