Study Finds Exercise May Be a Surprisingly Powerful Treatment for Pain
A major review suggests exercise can reduce pain across a remarkably broad range of conditions. Credit: Shutterstock Exercise…
GLP-1 drugs may influence chronic pain through gut-brain and immune pathways
From microbial metabolites and spinal microglia to osteoarthritis and headache trials, researchers map how GLP-1 signaling intersects with…
Wearable electroceutical platform enables remote wireless pain management
A “wearable electroceutical” has been developed that could reduce the need to visit a hospital or rely on…
Opioid Prescribing by Pain Specialists on the Rise
TOPLINE Opioid prescribing by pain medicine specialists rose between 2010 and 2024, while prescribing by primary care physicians…
New clinical guidelines significantly reduce opioid prescriptions after ear surgery
A new retrospective study published in OTO Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and…
Social support, physical health and spiritual engagement help older adults truly flourish
Older Canadians who are socially connected, physically healthy, and spiritually engaged are significantly more likely to experience complete…
Tylenol use drops among some pregnant women after Trump’s unproven autism claim
Last year, President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between…
Does exercise really work for osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of…
Firefighters rescue injured seabird desperately pecking at hospital door
BERLIN (AP) — An injured seabird sought help by pecking at the door of an emergency room at…
Warning to anyone who takes common painkiller as shortage until June
Warning to anyone who takes common painkiller as shortage to last until June (Image: Getty) Concern is growing…
Preoperative factors predict persistent opioid use after surgery
For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most…
Tougher MHRA Addiction Warnings for Z-Drugs
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has strengthened warnings about the risks of dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and tolerance…