Halt the hurt! How to deal with chronic pain
Pain—it’s something we’ve all experienced. From our first skinned knee to the headaches, back pain and creaky joints as we age, pain is something...
What can you do about headache pain?
Throbbing, aching head? You’re not alone. Nearly everybody has had a headache. It’s one of the major reasons people visit the doctor and miss...
This common painkiller could strongly raise your blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found that long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high...
Common causes of back pain people need to know
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a...
This brain stimulation method could effectively treat migraine headache
Scientists from Sichuan University found that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective and safe for migraine.
The research is published in CNS Neuroscience and...
Doctors often ignore this bone disease in men, study finds
Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that osteoporosis in men is often overlooked by health care professionals.
They say raising awareness of the condition...
Psoriatic arthritis: What you need to know
Psoriatic arthritis is a progressive inflammatory condition of the joints and the places where tendons and ligaments attach to bones (entheses).
It happens when the...
Preventing falls: Tips to keep you on your feet
Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall.
“These falls can cause serious injuries—back...
Gripped by gout: how to avoid the ache and agony
Sudden, painful swelling at the base of the big toe is often the first warning sign of gout. It can affect other joints as...
More than jaw pain: TMJ disorders explained
Your jaw works hard every day so you can laugh, talk, smile, and eat.
When it’s working properly, you may not give it much thought....