Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

The Conversation U.S.

A pain management specialist explains some of the new developments in pain treatment and why there’s hope for patients with chronic pain.

New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an end-of-line treatment option for patients with chronic pain. However, controversies circle this topic, leading to a ‘trench war’ between neuromodulation practitioners and opponents. Dr. Cecile de Vos, PhD, from the Erasmus University Medical Center, in the Netherlands, discussed the current evidence and ongoing developments in the field.

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain: 2024 State of Affairs

Healthline

Balance disorders are caused by a wide variety of things and some of them are curable. Learn which types are curable and how.

Your Guide to Balance Disorder Cures and Treatments

Understanding how long marijuana stays in the body can be crucial to some people for various reasons, from employment screenings to personal health monitoring. Marijuana’s active compound, THC, and its metabolites can linger in the system, with urine tests being the most common method of detection. Here’s what the science says about marijuana detection in urine, hair, and saliva tests, and how CBD factors into this.

How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Urine?

Upworthy

If you're one of the more than 53 million individuals dealing with arthritis pain, you may benefit from adding CBD to your pain management plan. CBD is growing popular among Americans seeking to manage moderate to chronic pain, and for many, it's become part of their daily regimen.While CBD may not be the end-all for your arthritis pain, it can provide some discomfort relief and may even offer additional wellness benefits like reduced stress, relaxation, and improved sleep. If you're curious about this cannabinoid’s pain-relieving properties, check out our top choices for the best CBD for joint pain.Best CBD Products...

Best CBD for joint pain: 5 CBD products to relieve pain and inflammation

While sleeping pills may provide a short-term solution, these natural sleep aids are better at improving overall sleep health. It's 2 a.m. and you're still up. Frustrated, you grab a sleeping pill. While effective in the short term, sleeping pills can cause memory problems, muscle weakness and drowsiness, among other side effects.

6 Sleeping Pill Alternatives for a Good Night's Sleep

shefinds

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, the disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-prod...

3 Supplements A Neuroscientist Swears By To Prevent Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Gives Your Brain The Raw Materials To Repair Itself’

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

South Carolina State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

We often think our brains tick away time in perfect synchronization with the clocks on our walls and electronic devices. However, groundbreaking research published in the journal Current Biology provides evidence that our perception of time is not governed by an internal clock but by the number of experiences we have. This study found that changes in brain activity patterns, specifically in the anterior cingulate cortex, indicate that our brains track the passage of time based on the accumulation of experiences rather than a steady internal clock.

Scientists uncover a fundamental aspect of time perception

Hormonal imbalance in women can manifest in various ways, from irregular menstrual cycles to unexpected mood swings. Recognizing the signs early paves the way for timely interventions restoring equilibrium. As the nexus between lifestyle, diet, and hormonal health grows clearer, more women seek strategies aligning with their bodies’ natural rhythms. In this article, readers will uncover the symptoms of hormonal imbalance and the spectrum of available treatments, including simple yet powerful lifestyle and dietary adjustments.

Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms and Treatment Options for Women

The world today is more understanding – and embracing – of cannabis use than it has ever been before. Oddly enough, the green herb with its distinctive odor has quickly jumped the ranks from a controversial substance to an almost celebrated component of pop culture. However, like with...

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The Guardian

We look at the use of the drugs after a study found millions of people are at risk after being prescribed them

How opioid painkillers work, why they are addictive and how to avoid dependency

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Ohio State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal system (GI). Although it does not cause visible harm to the GI tract, it affects the patient’s quality of life and their choice of food. IBS is characterized by various symptoms that differ in severity and frequency.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

NewsBreak

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

Comments / 0