Migraine headaches linked to body clock, study finds
Cluster headaches and migraine are two common types of headaches that can be incredibly debilitating for those who experience them.
While the exact causes of...
FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat...
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale.
Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a...
NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: Which over-the-counter medicine should I use?
Pain relievers you buy at the store may be one of the first things you reach for when you hurt yourself, have a headache...
Compounds from cannabis could reverse opioid overdoses
In recent years, there has been a growing public health crisis in the United States due to opioid abuse and addiction.
Opioids are a class...
How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains
Can your joints predict the weather? Well, actually, maybe, explains a bone specialist at Michigan Medicine.
Many people with arthritis, chronic joint pain, or those...
Equine-facilitated therapy could reduce low back pain
According to a new study by the University of Eastern Finland, patients who suffer from chronic low back pain can benefit from equine-facilitated therapy (EFT).
Access to naloxone can save a life during an opioid overdose
Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation’s opioid crisis.
Naloxone is a life-saving drug that,...
Older men more likely to get skull fractures from falls, study finds
In a study from Florida Atlantic University, scientists found that men over 65 are at greater risk than women of skull fractures from falls.
Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.
New treatment can offer strong, long-lasting relief for chronic back pain
Chronic back pain is a type of pain that lasts for a long time, usually more than 12 weeks. It is different from acute...