Columbus, OH

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

Researchers at Mainz University have discovered a natural compound that could potentially serve as a long-term alternative to opioids and may help alleviate the opioid crisis. Opioids, recognized for their significant pharmacological effects, have long been used as effective painkillers. Morphine, a notable example first isolated and synthesized in the early 19th century, provides crucial relief for patients in the final stages of severe illness.

Replacing Opioids: Natural Compound Promises Pain Relief Without Addiction

Chronic pain affects millions of people globally, and it can make your day-to-day life quite difficult. From simple movements like bending over to pick something to activities like running or even walking, it gets affected. Further, persistent chronic pain can increase your anxiety levels and sleep quality. People suffering from...

Tips For Managing Chronic Pain

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 side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative:...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

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For every dog parent, your pup’s comfort and well-being are a top priority. However, Buddy sometimes experiences pain and discomfort from strain, injury, underlying medical conditions, post-surgery healing and even age. Without proper care, pain significantly diminishes the quality of your pet’s daily life. Learning to recognize signs of...

What to give your dog for pain relief at home

The Atlantic

Last year the U.S. had about 81,000 overdose deaths involving opioids. The tally since 1999 is at least 645,000. Though the culprits have changed over the years—first it was prescription opioids, then heroin, then synthetics like fentanyl—the loss of life has been constant, so much so that it can be difficult to imagine contemporary American life without an opioid epidemic.

The Drug That Could Help End the Opioid Epidemic

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high energy radio to shrink precancerous cells. It’s also used for chronic pain, irregular heartbeat, and venous insufficiency. Doctors sometimes also use RFA to treat osteoarthritis, joint pain, and degenerative disc disease. Radiofrequency ablation may be a viable alternative...

What to Know About Radiofrequency Ablation

The US Sun

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

Athens, GA

ATHENS, Ga. — It sounds like science fiction: a simple supplement that can help override your genetic programming. Yet a new study from the University of Georgia suggests this might not be far from reality. Their research indicates that fish oil could help millions of people swim against the tide of their cholesterol-raising genes.

Fish oil may rewrite genetic destiny for people prone to high cholesterol

Hip pain with walking has various causes that affect the bones, joints, tendons, or muscles of the hip joint. Diagnosis and treatment depend on what part of your hip hurts and your medical history. While hip pain is common in older adults, it can affect people of all ages. Hip...

Causes of Hip Pain When Walking and Treatment Options

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed she was seven months pregnant in an Instagram post after competing in the women’s individual saber competition at the Paris Olympics. “What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, and my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!”

Training for two: Olympians challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant

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BBC presenter was told fibromyalgia was ‘not a thing’ by medic, before being diagnosed with condition

Kirsty Young says doctor ‘snorted’ at her self-diagnosis of chronic pain

We often don’t think about pelvic health until something goes wrong, like pain during intercourse. Our expert explains how to spot the signs of pelvic dysfunction.

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients experiences opioid dependence or opioid use disorder and nearly one in three shows symptoms of dependence and opioid use disorder. This review provides a more accurate -- and more concerning -- rate of opioid misuse than has previously been calculated. It was conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and appears in the scientific journal Addiction.

Prescription Painkiller Misuse in Chronic Pain Patients

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On August 8, 2024, the stars bring on opportunity for many zodiac signs to crush challenges, fellow zodiacs. However, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius have a cosmic advantage throughout today. Whether it is physical or emotional, the universe is aligning to give each of these zodiac signs the strength they need to climb above the trouble. Let's discuss how each sign can gather this energy to overcome their hurdles.

3 Zodiac Signs That Overcome Challenges | August 8, 2024

Corvallis, OR

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Feeling lonely may do more than just dampen your mood – it could also be disrupting your sleep in frightening ways. A new study finds that people who experience more loneliness tend to have more frequent and intense nightmares. Researchers from several U.S. universities examined...

Frequent, intense nightmares could be alerting you to this problem

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Offering patients with concussion a type of brain scan known as diffusion tensor imaging MRI could help identify the one in three people who will experience persistent symptoms that can be life changing, say Cambridge researchers. Around one in 200 people in Europe every year will suffer concussion. In the...

One-Third of Concussion Patients Diagnosed With "Hidden Disease" Using Advanced MRI

CBS Boston

BOSTON - Some women with high blood pressure may be at higher risk of migraine.   Migraine sufferers are at higher risk of strokes and heart attacks, but does having risk factors for cardiovascular disease increase the risk of developing migraines?   In a new study, researchers in the Netherlands found that women with higher diastolic blood pressure, the lower number in a blood pressure reading, were 16% more likely to have migraines than women with normal diastolic blood pressure.   The same association was not observed in men, and in this study, other cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, and diabetes were not linked to migraines.   Most experts agree, more research is needed in this area. 


Researchers find link between high blood pressure and migraines in women

In her recent Instagram post, Lee offered fans some insight into her ongoing health struggles in the footage, explaining, “Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you, for those of you who have been following … I get a lot of messages about inspiration that I’ve given some of you to fight. You know that I have a long medical history.

‘Black Widow’ Billiards Legend Jeannette Lee, 53, Starts Rehab After Surviving Heart Attack Amid Ovarian Cancer Treatment & Chronic Pain

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

Hundreds of millions of people around the world experience chronic pain – meaning pain that lasts longer than three months. While the numbers vary from country...

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

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