Pain Management

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...

Bump to the head? Be aware of any concerning symptoms

Head trauma can range from mild to severe, accounting for about one million visits to emergency departments in the United States each year. The leading...

Scientists find a culprit for chronic itch

Chronic itch is a common yet hard-to-treat symptom of many inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis. The urge to constantly scratch can seriously impair a...

Why people with red hair respond differently to pain than others

Previous studies have shown that people with red hair perceive pain differently than others. They may be more sensitive to certain types of pain and...

This drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people

In a new study from Durham and Newcastle Universities, researchers found a protein in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases...

Scientists turn to Neandertals, an extinct human relative, for the answer of lower back...

Examining the spines of Neandertals, an extinct human relative, may explain back-related ailments experienced by humans today, a team of anthropologists has concluded in...

Common native American plant may help reduce diarrhea and pain

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology, researchers found how plants with a long history of use by Native Americans worked to treat...