VR nature scenes could ease chronic pain
A new study from the University of Exeter shows that experiencing nature through virtual reality (VR) can help reduce symptoms related to long-term (chronic)...
FDA-approved drug effectively reduce pain after surgery
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we treat pain after surgery.
They found...
This pain drug can cause sudden drop in blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a well-known painkiller often used for headaches and fever, is typically taken in pill form. However, in hospitals, it is frequently given intravenously—directly...
New method can reduce pain and slow arthritis development
Nearly one in four people over 40 suffers from painful osteoarthritis, a condition that damages the cartilage in joints and often leads to disability.
Currently,...
Which drugs work best for mystery nerve pain?
Neuropathic pain is a condition that affects over 20 million people in the United States. For many of them, the cause of the pain...
Scientists find a super opioid 1000 times stronger than morphine
A dangerous synthetic opioid, up to 1000 times more potent than morphine, has been found in Adelaide’s street drug supply, raising fears of a...
New gel speeds up healing in chronic diabetic wounds
Chronic wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers, are a serious problem for people with diabetes.
These wounds heal slowly and often never fully recover, mainly because...
This parasitic worm can turn off body’s pain alarm, study shows
New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, has found that a parasitic worm can suppress neurons in the skin to avoid detection by...
Scientists find a switch to turn off chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a long-term, harmful reaction by the body’s immune system that can lead to serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...
Common painkillers may harm your blood pressure, heart, and kidney health
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...