Pain Management

Using marijuana for pain relief may cause these symptoms

In a recent study at the University of Michigan and elsewhere, researchers found that many people who use medical marijuana products to ease pain...

This widely-used painkiller can harm your blood pressure

In a recent study published in Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, researchers found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure...

Opioid overdose reduced in people taking this drug

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid misuse has continued unabated in the United States, with an estimated 2.5 million or more Americans suffering from...

You don’t need opioid painkillers that much after surgery

In a new study, researchers found that a prescribing guideline tailored to patients' specific needs reduced opioid pills prescribed after major surgery. They found a...

These 3 antibiotics could offer alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers

In a new study, researchers found that three decades-old antibiotics administered together can block a type of pain triggered by nerve damage. These drugs—demeclocycline, chlortetracycline,...

New way to treat chronic pain without opioids

In a new study, researchers found that a low dose of a drug called naltrexone is a good option for patients with chronic pain,...

Cannabis provides pain relief for women with this health problem

In a new study, researchers found that some women desperate for relief from the chronic pain of endometriosis have found using cannabis provides more...

This painkiller may affect your liver health much more than expected

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that the popular painkiller ibuprofen may have stronger effects on the liver than previously thought. The...

This diet may increase your risk of low back pain

In a new study, researchers found that eating a more pro-inflammatory diet was linked to a higher risk of low back pain. This study was...

It’s cold outside! Do your joints hurt?

Stiffness, aches and pains are often associated with changes in weather, especially the falling temperatures of winter. Understanding why certain people react to weather changes...