Common causes of back pain people need to know
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a...
This brain stimulation method could effectively treat migraine headache
Scientists from Sichuan University found that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective and safe for migraine.
The research is published in CNS Neuroscience and...
Doctors often ignore this bone disease in men, study finds
Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that osteoporosis in men is often overlooked by health care professionals.
They say raising awareness of the condition...
Psoriatic arthritis: What you need to know
Psoriatic arthritis is a progressive inflammatory condition of the joints and the places where tendons and ligaments attach to bones (entheses).
It happens when the...
Preventing falls: Tips to keep you on your feet
Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall.
“These falls can cause serious injuries—back...
Gripped by gout: how to avoid the ache and agony
Sudden, painful swelling at the base of the big toe is often the first warning sign of gout. It can affect other joints as...
More than jaw pain: TMJ disorders explained
Your jaw works hard every day so you can laugh, talk, smile, and eat.
When it’s working properly, you may not give it much thought....
Passive smoking linked to higher risk of arthritis
Scientists from the Université Paris-Saclay found that passive smoking during childhood and/or adulthood is associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The research is...
Los Angeles’ injury rate from e-scooters may exceed national rate for motorcycles
Scientists from UCLA found for a recent six-year period, the injury rate for riders of electric scooters in one section of Los Angeles was...
Dental pain? Reach for the anti-inflammatories, not the antibiotics
Dental pain can be very serious and sometimes people need urgent pain relief before they can get to a dentist.
Scientists from the Melbourne Dental...