Common painkillers may affect chronic diseases
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation.
But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can...
People with weakened bones should exercise regularly to cut falls risk
Scientists from Loughborough University suggest that people with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly.
This can help maximize bone health, stave off...
Medicinal cannabis could reduce pain and painkiller use in people with cancer
Scientists from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology found for most cancer patients who used medical cannabis, pain improved strongly, other cancer-related symptoms also...
Falls can be a serious threat to people with heart disease
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that falls pose a major risk to people with heart problems, and health experts need to do...
When your back hurts: don’t let back pain knock you flat
Is your back hurting? You’re in good company.
In any 3-month period, about 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has at least one day...
This common pain killer could increase your blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found that long-term use of paracetamol could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with...
For people with weak bones, exercise regularly can boost bone health and cut falls...
Scientists from Loughborough University suggest that people with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly.
The researchers suggest that the patients should be...
Drinking electrolytes, not water, may help reduce muscle pain
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
They found that people who drank electrolyte-enhanced...
Common painkillers can actually lead to chronic pain, study finds
Scientists from McGill University found that using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain.
They found normal...
What to know about chronic pelvic pain
For many women, pelvic pain is an uncomfortable, frustrating part of their everyday life.
This pain can be caused by pelvic venous congestion syndrome (PVCS),...