Medical marijuana laws don’t change pain management choices
People get hurt. Sometimes, the pain lasts long, but it isn't because of cancer. That's what we call chronic non-cancer pain. Many people live...
Nearly a third of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis
In the United States, more states are allowing people to use cannabis. That's another name for marijuana. Some folks can use it for fun,...
Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis alone does not cause cognitive impairment
Chronic knee pain resulting from osteoarthritis does not lead to cognitive impairment in isolation, according to new research from the University of Nottingham.
The findings...
When medicine doesn’t help: the truth about pain pills and backaches
Did you know many people suffer from back and neck pain? In fact, over half a billion people around the world have this problem...
Scientists find a big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes
A new study suggests that patients with diabetes, who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency, have an increased risk of nerve damage known as...
The miracle injection: new treatment for back pain shows promise
Back pain can be a real bother. It's a problem that many people, especially adults, face daily. The main reason for this pain is...
What is diabetic neuropathy pain and can your diet affect it?
Let's start with some basics. Diabetes is a disease that affects a lot of people, around 37 million in the United States alone.
This is...
Scientists find a new cause of inflammation
Inflammation is your body's superhero that fights the bad guys - like germs from a scraped knee.
Scientists find a big cause of joint pain
A particular kind of bacteria, living in our tummies, might cause a painful disease called rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...