KATV investigates high costs of opioid prescription alternatives
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The opioid epidemic continues to challenge Arkansas, with many residents struggling to overcome addiction.…
The End of Opioids? New Drug Could Change the Way We Treat Severe Pain
A new non-opioid pain reliever developed in Japan shows early success in clinical trials, offering hope for safer…
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.…
What a caterpillar’s quiet pose tells us about the biology of pain
When most animals are hurt, they lash out or run away. It’s the classic fight-or-flight response. However, the…
Scientists Discover Simple Way To Relieve Arthritis Pain
A simple change in walking style may help people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and protect their joints.…
FDA approves ketamine product for surgical pain management
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the ketamine product, KETARx, for use in surgical pain management.…
2 Michigan doctors, staff charged in opioid distribution conspiracy
FDA Approves non-Opioid painkiller to combat addiction crisis The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Journavx, a…
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in rural county over violent crime
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response…
China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan — An outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China has prompted authorities to take preventive measures…
What is chikungunya, the virus now spreading in southern China?
LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Chinese authorities have taken measures this week to try to curb the spread…
China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak as 7,000 cases reported
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China has prompted authorities to take preventive…
US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry | Health Watch
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added…