What’s the common symptoms and causes for rheumatoid arthritis?
One of the most common autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body's immune system attacks and breaks down healthy tissue—most notably the lining...
This pain reliever may increase your risk of hip fracture
Scientists from Central South University found that the use of the pain medication tramadol was linked to a higher risk of hip fractures compared...
Taking opioids at home after surgery: More harms than benefits
Scientists from McGill University found that prescribing opioid analgesics at discharge after surgery does not reduce pain and increases the risk of health problems.
These...
Common painkillers could help improve blood vessel health in people with depression
Science has long established a link between depression and cardiovascular disease, but the precise nature of the connection is less clear.
In a new study,...
Migraine headaches linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from The Second People's Hospital of Hefei found that migraine is linked to an increased risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The research...
Flexible treatment at home for opioid use disorder is effective
Canada is among the world's top consumers of opioids, whether they're medically prescribed or obtained illegally from illicit producers of very powerful substances such...
Smoking could increase the fracture risk in men
It's no secret that puffing cigarettes is the culprit behind a whole host of ailments, including respiratory diseases and cancers of the lungs and...
A big breakthrough treatment in pain management
Scientists from Emory University found that damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance.
The research was...
Cognitive therapy, relaxation training could help reduce migraine headache
Scientists from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz found that for adults with migraine, migraine-specific, integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (miCBT) and relaxation training (RLX)...
Cannabis products can only reduce chronic pain temporarily
Scientists from Oregon Health & Science University found that evidence behind the effectiveness of cannabis-related products to treat chronic pain is surprisingly thin.
The research...