Flexible treatment at home for opioid use disorder is effective
Canada is among the world's top consumers of opioids, whether they're medically prescribed or obtained illegally from illicit producers of very powerful substances such...
Smoking could increase the fracture risk in men
It's no secret that puffing cigarettes is the culprit behind a whole host of ailments, including respiratory diseases and cancers of the lungs and...
A big breakthrough treatment in pain management
Scientists from Emory University found that damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance.
The research was...
Cognitive therapy, relaxation training could help reduce migraine headache
Scientists from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz found that for adults with migraine, migraine-specific, integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (miCBT) and relaxation training (RLX)...
Cannabis products can only reduce chronic pain temporarily
Scientists from Oregon Health & Science University found that evidence behind the effectiveness of cannabis-related products to treat chronic pain is surprisingly thin.
The research...
Marijuana reduces use of alcohol, painkillers, and cigarettes
Scientists from the University of Washington found that when a state decriminalizes the recreational use of marijuana, the use of alcohol and the abuse...
Common painkillers may affect chronic diseases
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation.
But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can...
People with weakened bones should exercise regularly to cut falls risk
Scientists from Loughborough University suggest that people with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly.
This can help maximize bone health, stave off...
Medicinal cannabis could reduce pain and painkiller use in people with cancer
Scientists from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology found for most cancer patients who used medical cannabis, pain improved strongly, other cancer-related symptoms also...
Falls can be a serious threat to people with heart disease
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that falls pose a major risk to people with heart problems, and health experts need to do...