Diabetes linked to frozen shoulder, shows study
In a study from Keele University in the United Kingdom, scientists found people with diabetes are more likely to develop frozen shoulder.
Even a little weight gain may harm your knees
A person doesn't have to pack on very many extra pounds before their risk of needing a knee replacement increases strongly.
Could that breast pain be cancer? When to get a mammogram
If you've ever felt pain, tenderness and tightness—maybe even a sharp, stabbing sensation—in your breasts, it's hard not to jump to conclusions. Could it...
Higher intake of dietary fiber linked to lower risk of migraine headache
Scientists found that increased dietary fiber intake is linked to a decreased incidence of migraine.
Nearly 1 in 3 people with chronic pain turn to marijuana
About 50 million US adults have chronic pain, which is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care.
Chronic pain can happen for...
Insomnia could cause lower back pain and vice versa
In a study from Zhejiang University and elsewhere, scientists found insomnia could cause lower back pain and vice versa.
Throughout the course of their life,...
Powerlifting is an effective exercise for chronic low back pain
Scientists found that powerlifting is just as effective as bodyweight exercise for chronic low back pain.
Opioid use disorder linked to chronic pain
Scientists have long noted a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, however, brain mechanisms linking OUD and chronic pain are poorly...
ibuprofen could damage kidneys when taken with some high blood pressure drugs
A study from the University of Waterloo scientists found that people who are taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high...
This common pain relief drug may increase risks of heart disease, stroke
Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
A recent study from the University of...