Most depression drug prescribed for chronic pain may be not effective or safe
Scientists have warned that most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness.
A major investigation into medications used...
Medicinal cannabis can safely reduce cancer pain and opioid use
A new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that medicinal cannabis may be a safe and effective treatment option...
How inflammation can cause heart failure
A recent study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital has uncovered a potential new way to treat heart failure.
Heart failure is a chronic...
New treatment offers hope for chronic back pain
Chronic back pain affects millions of people worldwide, and it can lead to disability, loss of work productivity, and early retirement.
However, there is hope...
10 effective ways to manage chronic pain
Chronic pain is a widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, illness,...
8 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of A Toothache
A toothache can be an excruciating experience, and it can sometimes feel like nothing will make it go away.
However, there are several things you...
Electricity can heal wounds three times faster
The researchers found that wounds that were treated with electric stimulation healed significantly faster than those that were not.
How alcohol drinking contributes to chronic pain
Chronic alcohol drinking may increase the sensitivity to pain, as suggested by a study from scientists at Scripps Research.
The research also indicates potential new...
New injection therapy may effectively treat knee arthritis
Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute have made important progress towards developing a novel injectable cell therapy for osteoarthritis that reduces inflammation and regenerates...
Turning down the volume of pain – how to retrain your brain when you...
For every feeling we experience, there is a lot of complex biology going on underneath our skin.
Pain involves our whole body. When faced with...