When Is an Opioid Safe to Take?
2017-06-26
Doctors say it can treat intense pain, but patients should stay on the drug for shortest time possibleContinue Reading
Acupuncture May Be Effective Painkiller in the ER
2017-06-19
It’s a safe alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers, Australian researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Asks Maker of Opioid Painkiller Opana ER to Pull Drug From Market
2017-06-09
Agency says the powerful medication’s risk for abuse now outweighs any benefitContinue Reading
Studies Spotlight Diet, Supplements for Knee Pain
2017-05-24
Could fiber or chondroitin ease arthritis?Continue Reading
New Guidelines Say No to Most ‘Keyhole’ Knee Surgeries
2017-05-11
Widely used arthroscopy won’t help arthritic degeneration, expert panel saysContinue Reading
Eat This Diet to Lower Your Odds for Painful Gout
2017-05-10
Ditching fats and salt in favor of fruits, veggies and grains keeps the condition at bay, study findsContinue Reading
Common Painkillers Tied to Slight Rise in Heart Attack Risk
2017-05-10
Over-the-counter drugs like Aleve and Advil linked to higher odds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lower Back Disk Surgeries May Benefit All Ages
2017-02-23
But older people have a higher risk of minor complications, study findsContinue Reading
‘Off-Label’ Antidepressants Common, But Where’s the Evidence?
2017-02-22
One-third are prescribed for conditions like pain or migraine with little scientific backup, study saysContinue Reading