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...
Chronic pain: An invisible disease whose sufferers are unfairly stigmatized
Imagine living with pain every day for months, or even years — pain that is so intrusive, it disrupts every day of your life.
Unfortunately,...
Scientists find most effective drugs for neuropathic pain
More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer neuropathic pain.
At least 25% of those cases are classified as unexplained and considered cryptogenic sensory...