Anxiety doesn’t only ruin one’s mental health, studies reveal something more concerning |
It is often believed that anxiety is something that’s ‘just in the head’ and the sense of ‘restlessness’…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Florida TaxWatch warns Florida’s employee health insurance trust fund could be exhausted if changes aren’t made
Watchdog group says better treatment of chronic pain and conditions can save the state millions from its employee…
Pain medicine physician reveals 7 natural relief options to manage chronic pain: Turmeric, CBD, fish oil and more
Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, and while prescription medicines are often necessary, many people look to…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Experimental brain stimulation may help turn off the ‘fire alarm’ of chronic pain
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” is available now.…
10 Medications and Techniques to Mediate Chronic Pain
Not too long ago, I was skiing with my kids on their spring break when my mother called.…
FDA Approves Tonix’s Tonmya for Fibromyalgia, First New Drug in 15 Years
Tonix Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TNXP) has received FDA approval for Tonmya™,…
FDA Seeks Schedule I Status for ‘Legal Morphine’
The FDA is recommending that 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a synthetic, concentrated substance derived from kratom leaves, be classified as…
Back ache? Arthritis? Studies hint that bees could take the sting out of chronic pain
Bees are beloved as pollinators and dreaded for their painful stings. But their venom is also hailed by…
Frequent gabapentin use linked to higher dementia and cognitive impairment risk
Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased…
Does Gabapentin Raise Dementia Risk?
The anticonvulsant gabapentin has been linked to a significantly increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or…