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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 27, 2015

Tailored safety training may help reduce work-related pain

Blending behavior-modification tactics with ergonomics may help workers avoid occupational pain and injuries, according to a report from Australia.

Headaches and Migraines October 27, 2015

New technique helps find hidden consciousness in coma patients

Some patients who are in a coma may be aware of their surroundings even though they can't visibly communicate with others, and now, scientists have found a new way to help identify these patients.

Painkillers October 27, 2015

1 in 3 Medicare patients receive painkillers from multiple doctors

Approximately one in three Medicare patients who receive prescriptions for narcotic painkillers get them from multiple doctors – a trend that could lead to an increased risk of hospitalization for these seniors.

Headaches and Migraines October 27, 2015

Frequent headaches and migraines? It could be stress

New research lends evidence to the commonly held belief that stress leads to headaches.

MEDICAL RESEARCH October 27, 2015

Ringing ears and chronic pain share unexpected link

A condition that causes a person's ears to ring nonstop and a condition characterized by pain that won't go away may seem worlds apart on the surface, but they may not be so different after all, the authors of a new review said. 

Back Pain October 27, 2015

Spinal manipulation relieves back pain for some, study says

Manipulating the spine can help people with lower back pain — but it doesn't work for everyone, according to a new study

Medications October 27, 2015

Doctors are key source of pain pills for chronic abusers

Most Americans who abuse prescription pain killers get them free from friends or family, but a new study released on Monday shows that addicts who use these opiates most frequently gravitate toward doctors or dealers to get their fixes.

PAIN MANAGEMENT October 27, 2015

6 scents that have the power to heal

Research on essential oils is pouring in: Some 20 recent studies show sniffing the stuff could benefit your health—but only if done right. Here, a crash course in aromatherapy.

Rheumatoid Arthritis October 27, 2015

Mindfulness program may improve some rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

A two-month program combining gentle yoga with meditation techniques, known as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, seemed to ease tenderness, pain and stiffness among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a new study.

Headaches and Migraines October 27, 2015

6 ways to prevent migraines

A bad migraine can ruin your day—or week. Here’s how to stop these headaches before they start.

PAIN MANAGEMENT October 27, 2015

Calcium not as great for bones as once thought

Calcium has long been touted as a bone-boosting mineral, but the latest evidence confims that consuming more of it may not have the effects experts once thought, according to two new reports from New Zealand.