Pain and Pain Management

Narcotic Painkiller Use in Adolescence May Raise Risk of Adult Addiction

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 28, 2015

In: Kids' Health, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

Study found those less experienced with illegal drugs were more likely to abuse narcotics later
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Health Tip: What’s Behind Muscle Cramps?

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 28, 2015

In: Pain and Pain Management, Women's Health

Here are common causesContinue Reading

Brain Chemistry May Change to Cope With Pain

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 23, 2015

In: Neurological, Pain and Pain Management

Researchers document increase in opiate receptors in arthritis patientsContinue Reading

Knee Replacement Brings Less Pain, Better Function

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 21, 2015

In: Arthritis, Bones & Joints, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Technology, Pain and Pain Management

But risks make physical therapy a viable option, researchers say
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Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotic Painkillers for Low Back Pain: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 20, 2015

In: Back & Spine, Healthy Living, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

Plus, this medication isn’t addictive, expert says
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Prescription Painkiller Abuse Rate Down, But Many Are Addicted: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 13, 2015

In: Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

Second study finds 80 percent of abusers don’t get treatment for their addictionContinue Reading

Early Physical Therapy Not a Cure-All for Low Back Pain: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 13, 2015

In: Back & Spine, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Technology, Pain and Pain Management

Discomfort usually subsides just by staying active, experts sayContinue Reading

Americans Concerned About Prescription Painkiller Addiction

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 12, 2015

In: General Health, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

People support more education for doctors and regulations to limit abusive access, survey findsContinue Reading

Health Tip: Coping With Sinusitis

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 12, 2015

In: Head & Neck, Infectious Disease, Pain and Pain Management

Suggestions to help soothe pain and congestion
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Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain, Study Finds

By: Weekly MD Team

On: October 9, 2015

In: Care Giving, Family Health, Pain and Pain Management

Patients and loved ones found greater comfort spending final days together in familiar placeContinue Reading

Pain and Pain Management (Page 54)

Narcotic Painkiller Use in Adolescence May Raise Risk of Adult Addiction

Health Tip: What’s Behind Muscle Cramps?

Brain Chemistry May Change to Cope With Pain

Knee Replacement Brings Less Pain, Better Function

Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotic Painkillers for Low Back Pain: Study

Prescription Painkiller Abuse Rate Down, But Many Are Addicted: Study

Early Physical Therapy Not a Cure-All for Low Back Pain: Study

Americans Concerned About Prescription Painkiller Addiction

Health Tip: Coping With Sinusitis

Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain, Study Finds

Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases Rising as Fewer Men Are Screened, New Report Says

ESPN’s Jay Harris Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Biden’s Prostate Cancer Likely Grew Undetected for Years, Experts Say

Single-Dose Penicillin Effective Against Early Syphilis

Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke

Heart Patients Urged To Seek Vaccination For Common Infectious Diseases

Same-Day Cataract Surgery On Both Eyes Safe And Effective

Talk Therapy Alters Brain Structure, MRI Scans Show

FDA Approves Ketamine Product, KETARx, for Surgical Pain Management

Raw Cat Food Linked to H5N1 Virus After Infected Cat Is Euthanized

Community Hospitals Failing To Transfer Injury Patients To Better Facilities

FDA Calls for Child-Resistant Packaging on Nicotine Pouches