Is pain killer paracetamol really safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medicines around the world.
People often take it to reduce pain or bring...
Acupuncture reduces chronic back pain in older people
A new study shows that acupuncture can help older adults with chronic low back pain feel better and move more easily.
The research, published in...
Loneliness may double the risk of physical pain, study finds
Loneliness is often thought of as an emotional struggle, but new research shows it may also take a toll on the body.
A large international...
Common pain relievers may cause antibiotic resistance
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found that two of the world’s most commonly used painkillers—ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also called paracetamol)—could be...
Common painkiller may help stop spread of cancer
Most cancer deaths happen because the disease spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis.
It allows cancer cells to...
Deadly “forgotten” opioid resurfaces as a hidden threat
A powerful and little-known group of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is emerging as a dangerous new player in the overdose crisis, according to a...
Feeling lonely may double physical pain, study finds
A new study shows that loneliness is not just an emotional problem—it can actually cause physical pain.
Researchers from City St George's, University of London,...
Is your go-to painkiller raising your blood pressure?
Paracetamol, which is also called acetaminophen, is one of the most common medicines people take when they have pain or a fever.
You can find...
Mindfulness and CBT help people with chronic back pain reduce opioid use
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common and disabling health problems in the world.
In the United States, about one in four...
Changing how you walk slightly may help treat knee arthritis
Nearly one in four people over the age of 40 suffers from painful osteoarthritis, a joint condition that wears away the cushioning cartilage.
There is...