Pain Management

Researchers find way to improve the treatment for opioid use disorder

In a recent study, researchers pointed out that an extended-release injection of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, was preferred by...

Opioids and dental pain: what you need to know

Opioids are a type of medication used to relieve pain. They require a prescription from your dentist or doctor, and include drugs such as hydrocodone,...

Some common pain and fever drugs may increase risk of COVID-19 infection

In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that some of the most common pain and fever medicines might increase vulnerability...

Mindfulness therapy could reduce opioid misuse and chronic pain at the same time

In a new study from the University of Utah, researchers found that an eight-week mindfulness therapy—Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE)—decreased opioid use and misuse while...

What you need to know about chest pain

Chest discomfort associated with a heart attack or heart event may often be felt beyond the chest, with many people reporting pain in their shoulders, arms,...

Over-the-counter pain relievers may increase your blood pressure

In a new survey from the American Heart Association, researchers found while nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure (HBP), only 29%...

Burning and tingling in your feet may signal this neuropathy disease

In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found the number of people experiencing numbness, tingling and pain in their feet with no known cause...

This program could ease knee pain and lead to weight loss

In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found a telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs could help participants reduce knee pain and...

People with stroke and heart disease should use opioids cautiously

The continued rise in opioid overdose deaths has health experts concerned about the drugs’ impact on heart and brain health. In a recent paper published...

Less than 10% of people with opioid overdose get proper treatments

In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found that the vast majority of patients treated for opioid overdoses in United States don’t receive...