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Men's Health October 27, 2015

Arthritis may increase risk of poverty, especially for women

An arthritis diagnosis increases the risk of falling into poverty, according to an Australian study.

PAIN MANAGEMENT October 27, 2015

Bill introduced to legalize marijuana-based oil for medicinal use

In an effort to increase access to medical marijuana for some of America’s littlest patients, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa. introduced a bill Monday to nationally legalize a marijuana-based oil that has been shown to decrease seizures in children with debilitating seizure disorders.

Painkillers October 27, 2015

Drug firms work to find strong pain relievers that don’t invite abuse

Last year, scientists enlisted 40 recreational drug users to test one of the hottest questions in pharmaceutical research: Is it possible to develop a strong painkiller that doesn’t make people high?

PAIN MANAGEMENT October 27, 2015

2-year-old boy saves mom using FaceTime app

A 2-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after using FaceTime to save his mother after she was gravely injured.

PAIN MANAGEMENT October 27, 2015

Soldier looks forward to driving, swimming with both arms

A soldier who lost all four limbs in a roadside bombing in Iraq says he's looking forward to driving and swimming with new arms after undergoing a double-arm transplant

Painkillers October 27, 2015

CVS makes huge move in fight against heroin deaths

People in 14 states can now walk into a CVS and pick up an opioid-overdose antidote without a prescription, the company announced yesterday.

Fibromyalgia October 27, 2015

Restless sleep may cause widespread pain in people over 50, study shows

A poor night’s sleep is not only exhausting, but may also be a cause of widespread pain among people over 50. 

Headaches and Migraines October 27, 2015

6 natural ways to prevent and treat headaches

Anyone who's ever had a headache (and that's 90 percent of the entire population, according to some estimates) knows that they can range from nagging to debilitating.

Arthritis October 27, 2015

Knee arthritis more likely after ACL reconstruction

People who have had reconstructive surgery for a knee ligament tear develop wear-and-tear arthritis in the injured knee three times more often than in the uninjured knee, according to a new study.

Rare Diseases October 27, 2015

Family of Australian teen with neurological disorder raising $250G for treatment

The family of an Australian teenager whose neurological disorder may render her unable to walk is trying to raise $250,000 so their daughter can receive specialized treatment in California, news.com.au reported.

BEAUTY AND SKIN October 27, 2015

‘Cryotherapy’ freezing treatment may heal injuries, slow signs of aging

Chronic inflammatory pain can be difficult to treat. When cold packs and other modalities aren’t helping, could a popular European cooling treatment be the answer some patients are looking for?