Can an Arthritis Drug Help Ease Osteoarthritis Pain?
Researchers looked at four studies involving 416 people with osteoarthritis to see if methotrexate—a medication commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis—could …
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What People With Knee Pain Really Think About Exercise and Supplements
Researchers talked to 16 older adults with knee osteoarthritis who tried a 12-week program combining exercise classes with dietary supplements. Through focus …
Read MoreBetter Diet Choices May Ease Chronic Pain, Even Without Major Weight Loss
Researchers studied 104 Australian adults with overweight or obesity who followed a healthy eating plan for 3 months. The study found that people who improved …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Knee Arthritis Pain Relief
Researchers tested a dietary supplement made from cetylated fatty acids (CFA) to see if it could help people with knee arthritis feel less pain and move …
Read MoreVitamin D vs Pain Pills: Which Works Better for Jaw Pain?
Researchers compared two treatments for people with jaw muscle pain who also had low vitamin D levels. One group took a common pain medication (diclofenac) …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Psoriatic Arthritis Pain and Symptoms
Researchers studied 68 people with psoriatic arthritis—a condition that causes joint pain and skin problems—to see if certain genetic variations affect how …
Read MoreAncient Tree Leaves Fight Bacteria and Pain Better Than Expected
Scientists studied moringa leaves, a plant used for centuries in traditional medicine, to see if it really works. They found that a special extract from these …
Read MoreWhy Some People Get Better Relief From Nerve Pain Treatment Than Others
Researchers studied 30 patients with a common nerve problem in the thigh called meralgia paresthetica who received a special pain treatment using …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Chronic Pain After Bone Breaks
Researchers studied a large group of patients who broke bones in their arms or legs to understand why some developed a painful condition called complex …
Read MoreNew 3D-Printed Pills May Help Manage Nerve Pain Better
Scientists created a new type of pill using 3D printing technology to help people with nerve pain. The pill contains vitamins B3, B6, B12, B9, magnesium, and …
Read MoreCould Vitamin D Help Reduce Pain After Stomach Surgery?
Researchers are investigating whether vitamin D might help patients recover better and experience less pain after gastrointestinal surgery. Studies suggest …
Read MoreNew Treatment Combo Helps Elderly Patients Recover from Spine Fractures
Researchers studied how different medicines work together to help very elderly people recover from broken vertebrae (spine bones). They compared four treatment …
Read MoreCan Digital Apps Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Feel Better?
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that often makes people feel very sick during treatment. Researchers are testing whether using a smartphone app and …
Read MoreNew Light Treatment May Help Reduce Mouth Pain During Cancer Therapy
Chemotherapy can cause painful mouth sores that make eating and drinking difficult. Researchers tested whether a new high-energy light device called Germinator …
Read MoreWhy Long-Term Pain Makes Sleep Harder: What Science Found
Researchers studied over 1,100 people to understand how pain affects sleep. They discovered that people dealing with chronic pain (pain lasting months or …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Worse Back Pain in New Study
Researchers studied 392 people with chronic lower back pain to understand the connection between vitamin D levels and pain severity. They found that people who …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Ease Diabetes Nerve Pain
Researchers discovered that acacetin, a natural substance found in plants, might help reduce nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes. In studies with mice …
Read MoreFish Helps Pain, Coffee Might Make It Worse in Older Adults
Researchers followed 205 older adults for two years to see how changes in what they eat affect their pain levels. They found that people who ate more fish …
Read MoreVitamin B Boosts Pain Relief for Foot and Ankle Problems
Researchers tested whether adding vitamin B supplements to a common pain-relief medicine could help people with foot and ankle pain feel better faster. They …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Stop Migraines? Here's What Science Shows
Migraines affect millions of people worldwide and can make daily life really difficult. Researchers looked at 30 studies to see if vitamin D deficiency might …
Read MoreHow Stress and Pain Affect Your Work Performance
A new study looked at 127 Spanish adults with chronic pain to understand how pain, stress, and lifestyle habits affect their ability to work. Researchers found …
Read MoreVitamin C May Help You Heal Faster After Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Researchers tested whether taking vitamin C supplements could help people recover better after wisdom tooth removal surgery. Fifty-six people had both wisdom …
Read MoreSubcutaneous Infusions: A Safer Way to Give Fluids and Medicines
Doctors are rediscovering an older medical technique called subcutaneous infusion, where fluids and medications are injected just under the skin instead of …
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