Itchy, scaly skin? living with psoriasis
The thick, red, scaly skin of psoriasis can be not only painful but also embarrassing.
You may have it or know someone who does. Psoriasis...
How to live pain-free with arthritis
Aches and pains in your hands or wrists, or sore, swollen fingers could signal a condition known as arthritis.
But you don’t have to live...
Opioid use linked to higher risk of mood disorders
A new study from at the University of Queensland found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of developing...
3 in 4 people needing treatment for opioid use disorder cannot get medication
A new study from Rutgers School of Public Health found that despite medication being the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), most...
COVID-19 infection may increase risk of neuropathy
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis found that some people infected during the COVID-19 pandemic's early months experienced peripheral neuropathy—pain, tingling...
Pain in people with cancer: What to know
Cancer itself and the side effects of cancer treatment can sometimes cause pain.
Pain is not something that you have to “put up with.” Controlling...
Medical cannabis may help reduce arthritis pain, back pain
Two new studies from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute found medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or...
The death risk from hip fracture is lower now, study finds
In a new study from Neuroscience Research Australia, researchers found survival after surgery to repair hip fracture has improved, but not for patients who...
Opioid pain killers linked to mood disorders, pancreatic cancer
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of...
Scientists find most effective drug for opioid use disorder
In a new study from Case Western Reserve University, researchers found methadone is the most effective drug in medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder.
The study...