Scientists find a new way to reduce arthritis
Arthritis affects nearly 600 million people worldwide and costs the U.S. healthcare system about $16.5 billion each year.
Despite this, there are very few effective...
Acupuncture could provide long-term relief for chronic neck pain, shows study
A new study suggests that individualized acupuncture could help reduce chronic neck pain for up to 24 weeks.
The research, published in the Annals of...
Scientists find better treatments for chronic pain
Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to control the sense of touch, which could pave the way for more effective treatments...
Study finds a new way to reverse arthritis in knees
Scientists at the University of Southern California have discovered a promising approach to rejuvenating aging cartilage, which could provide new hope for people suffering...
Pain identified as leading symptom in long COVID, study finds
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that pain is the most common and severe symptom reported by...
New medication may prevent migraines before they start, study finds
A new study suggests that a medication called ubrogepant could help stop migraines in their tracks if taken at the first signs of an...
How exercise influences addiction recovery
A University at Buffalo neuroscientist whose focus is the brain's reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can...
Research shows an important cause of gout
A recent study conducted by scientists from the University of California San Diego and other institutions has uncovered a surprising new cause of gout,...
Short mindful breathing eases cancer pain and anxiety
A recent study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness...
Widely used painkillers may be harmful to heart, kidneys, sleep and bodyweight
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...