That Pain in Your NeckCharlotte LoBuono
Physical therapists are seeing more neck, shoulder and back problems thanks to this tech device. Some ideas for avoiding injury.
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An Alternative Path to Treating FibromyalgiaCharlotte LoBuono
The chronic pain of fibromyalgia can be hard to bear. Tai chi may offer some relief.
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The Power of TouchAlice G. Walton
A study finds that when a loved one takes your hand, it can sync your brains and reduce pain.
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A Pill for Emotional PainAlice G. Walton
Over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Advil can make you feel better emotionally, too.
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Infants Born to Opioid-Addicted MothersEsther Entin, M.D.
Deaths from opioid overdoses are alarming, but the drugs are harming newborns, too.
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Painkillers and PregnancyAlice G. Walton
Prenatal exposure to the painkiller acetaminophen has been linked to language and fertility issues.
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Easing Breast Cancer Treatment Pain with NeedlesEsther Entin, M.D.
Acupuncture eases the painful side effects from drugs used to treat hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
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Help for Those with Back PainNeil Wagner
Short bursts of radio waves relieved back pain in 90 percent of patients.
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How Much Painkiller for that Appendectomy?Charlotte LoBuono
Given the opioid epidemic, doctors are re-thinking the amount of painkiller prescribed after surgery.
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Back to SchoolNeil Wagner
If backpacks don't fit right, or weigh too much, they can cause back problems. Tips from an orthopedist.
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Treating Pain without PillsNeil Wagner
Just one session of self-hypnosis or meditation training results in a 25 percent reduction in pain. No opioids needed.
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An Affordable Treatment for Lower Back PainCharlotte LoBuono
Yoga faces off against physical therapy as an low-cost way to treat lower back pain. The results are impressive.
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Few Parents Store Opioids SafelyCharlotte LoBuono
Too many parents store opioid pain relievers where kids and teens can get them.
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Over-Medicated SeniorsEsther Entin, M.D.
Seniors are being given prescriptions that can muddle their minds and cause falls. Here is how over-prescribing can be avoided.
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Attention, Meat-EatersNeil Wagner
As meat consumption goes up, so does the risk of diverticulitis. A coincidence? Or a connection?
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Gum Disease Linked to Joint DiseaseCharlotte LoBuono
Your gum disease may be putting you at risk for rheumatoid arthritis. One bacteria in particular appears to play a big role.
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Codeine and Kids: A Dangerous MixNeil Wagner
It is too easy to overdose a child without meaning to. A report in Pediatrics explains why.
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Kidney Stones? Head to the Amusement ParkNeil Wagner
People with kidney stones may find they've passed after they get off this ride.
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Women and ADHDNeil Wagner
Women with ADHD tend to live in poverty, suffer from anxiety and depression, and fly under the radar of mental health programs.
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Surgery and the Risk of Opioid AddictionCharlotte LoBuono
Patients on painkillers after surgery run the risk of addiction.
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Addicted To PainAlice G. Walton
Chronic pain affects the brain’s addiction pathways, suggesting new approaches to pain management.
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Kids, School and HeadachesNeil Wagner
Back-to-school brings headaches for many kids. The stress and change of schedule are two reasons.
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New FDA Warning on NSAIDsEsther Entin, M.D.
You may be taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs without knowing it. The heart complications can be serious.
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Fertility Problems? Pain Medications May Be ResponsibleNeil Wagner
Ovulation dropped by 75% and more in women taking certain over-the-counter and prescription pain meds.
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Chronic Fatigue Is Real, Not a State of MindNeil Wagner
Two studies put to rest the idea that chronic fatigue sufferers are malingerers or worse.
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Milk Eases Women's OsteoarthritisBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Drinking milk every day may help reduce the joint damage of osteoarthritis.
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Largely Unnecessary, Brain Scans for Headaches Reach $1 Billion Alice G. Walton
Brain scans for migraine sufferers cost $1 billion a year and are rarely useful. What needs to happen.
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Massage a Viable Treatment for Chronic Neck PainAlice G. Walton
Massage can be an effective treatment for chronic neck pain, but you should be treated several times a week for several weeks.
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Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy May Raise Risk of HyperactivityEsther Entin, M.D.
Acetaminophen has some bad effects on unborn babies and may be behind the rising rates of ADHD.
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FDA Asks Physicians, Pharmacists,to Help Reduce Acetaminophen OverdosesNeil Wagner
Because so many drugs contain the painkiller acetaminophen, it is easy to overdose. Liver damage is one result.
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New Routes to Easing Chronic Pain Michael J. Gertner
Two studies shed light on the brain signals behind chronic pain and suggest new approaches to overriding them.
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Meditation May Help Relieve Anxiety, Depression, and PainCharlotte LoBuono
Drinkers Taking Acetaminophen Risk Kidney Damage Neil Wagner
If you are a regular drinker, taking acetaminophen can damage your kidneys as well as your liver.
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Fat Cells Secrete Proteins Linked to Rheumatoid ArthritisCharlotte LoBuono
Rheumatoid arthritis begins with factor D, secreted by fat cells in joints. Stop Factor D, stop RA.
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Certain Migraine Medications Should Not Be Taken during PregnancyAlice G. Walton
When taken during pregnancy, certain migraine medications may affect a baby's mental abilities.
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How to Beat a HangoverNeil Wagner
A chemist explains all you need to know about hangovers and what you can do to relieve them.
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Barefoot Running Shoes: Go SlowlyNeil Wagner
Minimalist or barefoot running shoes may be more natural, but switching to them is tricky. Stress fractures are not uncommon.
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What Texting Does to Your Neck Neil Wagner
Sitting bent over a phone or tablet or laptop puts a huge strain on your neck. The pain has a name: text neck.
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A Troubling Pattern in End-of-Life CareAlice G. Walton
When a person is dying, it is important to discuss hospice care with doctors to avoid unnecessary treatments and offer more hospice time.
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Ibuprofen Can Present Risks for KidsAlice G. Walton
Ibuprofen can occasionally lead to serious kidney problems in children.
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Meditation: Changing the Mind for the BetterNeil Wagner
Meditation changes the brain differently, depending on the type of meditation you practice.
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The New OxyContin Spurs Heroin UseNeil Wagner
Abuse of OxyCotin prompted a reformulation. Unfortunately, that prompted heroin use...
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Chronic Pain Reveals Its SecretsNeil Wagner
Pain that won't go away may actually really be all in your head... in the excessive signals...
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Alternative Medicine: Does the Research Support the Movement? Part 1: AcupunctureAlice G. Walton
It's hard to know what to believe when it comes to alternative medical practices.
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Antidepressants Relieve Arthritis PainNeil Wagner
Certain antidepressants can help relieve osteoarthritis pain.
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No More Tears: Comforting Baby after VaccinationsNeil Wagner
The five S's calm babies who have just felt the sting of a vaccination; it's likely they can help...
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How Marijuana Impairs MemoryNeil Wagner
Cannabinoid receptors are found on glial cells as well as neurons, raising new prospects for pot...
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A Closer Look at Over-the-Counter PainkillersAlice G. Walton
Turning to acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin now and then is fine, but long-term use can damage organs.
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Tablet Computers' Ergonomic IssuesNeil Wagner
Tablet computers are popular and convenient and really bad for your back and neck, unless you know..
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Exercise Works to Decrease Migraine HeadachesEsther Entin, M.D.
Exercise can actually help reduce the frequency of migraine episodes.
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A New Way to Study PainAlice G. Walton
Researchers have developed a painometer - a new way to more accurately rate patients'pain...
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Massage Beats Conventional Treatments for Lower Back PainNeil Wagner
Several types of massage can be helpful in relieving back pain.
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FDA Panel Urges New Instructions and Dosing on Infant Pain RelieversAlice G. Walton
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not appear to reduce kids' pain, just their fever.
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Clues to Why Meditation Relieves PainNeil Wagner
A very simple form of meditation has been found to help reduce pain as well or better than morphine.
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Physical and Emotional Pain Have Similar Effect on the BrainAlice G. Walton
The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical...
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Study Finds Opioids Taken During Pregnancy Increase Birth DefectsNeil Wagner
If you are pregnant or trying to beome pregnant, check with your doctor before taking any medication — even herbal preparations.
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Cancer Patients on Opioid Drugs Have More Cognitive DeficitsAlice G. Walton
Cancer patients on opioid painkillers often experience confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness.
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Cancer: Quit Smoking for Pain ReliefNeil Wagner
Is it that smoking actually increases cancer pain, or that greater pain increases smoking?
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Fibromyalgia: Too Tough for Mindfulness Therapy?Neil Wagner
Can mindfulness therapy reduce the pain experienced by people with this baffling condition?
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Stem Cells Help Paralyzed Monkey Regain MobilityAlice G. Walton
Researchers say that implanting stem cells allowed a paralyzed monkey to walk - and jump - again...
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Anger and Sadness Increase PainNeil Wagner
Anger and sadness tend to make a person's experience of pain worse.
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Did Your Doctor Really Make a Mistake or Do You Just Think So?Alice G. Walton
Many people think their doctors made an error. True or not, patients often switch doctors...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Side of Exercise Helps FibromyalgiaAlice G. Walton
Fibromyalgia patients better manage their pain with cognitive behavior therapy and exercise.
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Laughter May Be the Best Medicine of AllNeil Wagner
Laughter affects the body much the same way exercise does, reducing stress and pain...
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New Insights on How the Body Responds to PainAlice G. Walton
New research suggests that targeting the OLAM compounds that activate pain receptors may block pain.
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Pain Medications May Increase Hearing LossNeil Wagner
Taking over-the-counter pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen may raise the risk of hearing loss, particularly in men.
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Zen Meditation: Feeling No PainNeil Wagner
Research has found that Zen meditation reduces the experience of pain, seemingly by thickening the brain's gray matter.
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Oxygen Effective at Treating Cluster Headaches Neil Wagner
High-flow oxygen is a treatment alternative for people suffering from cluster headaches who cannot take sumatriptan or similar medications.
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MRI Scan No Cure for Lower Back PainNeil Wagner
About 90% of all cases of lower back pain show spontaneous improvement within four weeks.
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Yoga Eases Lower Back PainNeil Wagner
Exercises such as yoga can reduce back pain by strengthening muscles of the midsection.
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Cosmetic Surgery Method May Bring Migraine ReliefAlice G. Walton
A promising new treatment using botox dramatically reduced migraines by disarming the nerves around trigger points. The procedure also gave...
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Needles Optional? Sham Acupuncture Relieves Back Pain Too Jordana Bieze Foster
Acupuncture can help reduce back pain, but piercing the skin may not be necessary to reap its benefits.
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Exercise is Under-Utilized in Treating Back PainNeil Wagner
Exercise can help reduce back pain, but tends not to be prescribed often enough.
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New Hope for Back Pain Neil Wagner
Spinal discs are gel-filled sacs that sit between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column. They function as a cushion or shock absorber.
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Take 12 Bars and Call me in the Morning: Music, Mood and IllnessNeil Wagner
Listening to music you like (it does not matter what kind) can lower anxiety, reduce pain and improve mood.
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Focusing on Infant Pain ReliefEsther Entin, M.D.
Newborns who felt repeated pain showed changes in neurologic development and in their immediate and future behavior.
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MigraineRichard P. Kraig, Ph.D., M.D.
Dealing with Chronic Pain: The Mind Body SolutionHilary Tindle, M.D., M.P.H.
Acute PancreatitisStephen J. Pandol M.D.
A New Surprise from the Original Wonder DrugTom Gilbert
One of the world's oldest and most popular pain killers, aspirin, has recently been shown to decrease the risk for a number of diseases, including stroke and heart attack.
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Less Painkiller, Less Pain?Tom Gilbert
Of Mice and Men and Women: The Genetics of PainTom Gilbert
People experience pain differently; some are more sensitive than others. Genes may be the reason.
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