Pain and Pain Management - The Health Cast

Health Tip: Exercising With Knee Problems

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 14, 2015

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

Suggestions to help strengthen without straining
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Narcotic Painkillers in Pregnancy Common, Harmful to Baby: Study

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 13, 2015

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

Smoking, use of antidepressants may add to harms
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Health Tip: Common Causes of Foot Arthritis

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 10, 2015

In: Arthritis, Bones & Joints, Foot Care, Pain and Pain Management

Injury is a prime trigger
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Physical Therapy Equals Surgery for Certain Lower Back Pain, Study Says

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 7, 2015

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

Less risky treatment viable for older patients with lumbar spinal stenosisContinue Reading

One-Quarter of Narcotic Painkillers Misused, Study Shows

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 1, 2015

In: Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions for these powerful drugs become addictedContinue Reading

Study Casts Doubt on Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain, Arthritis

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 31, 2015

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

Review of 13 trials finds little effect for drug best recognized as TylenolContinue Reading

Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be Linked

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 30, 2015

In: General Health, Head & Neck, Headaches / Migraines, Pain and Pain Management

Patients with one are more than twice as likely to have the other, study saysContinue Reading

Painful Knee Arthritis May Be Linked to Premature Death

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 27, 2015

In: Arthritis, Bones & Joints, Care Giving, Neurological, Pain and Pain Management

Connection is likely due to limited mobility, researcher saysContinue Reading

Deep Brain Stimulation May Ease Some Parkinson’s Pain for Years

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 23, 2015

In: Medical Disorders, Neurological, Pain and Pain Management

But new aches develop for many, researchers report
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Certain Painkillers May Lower Colon Cancer Risk for Some

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 17, 2015

In: Cancer, Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Health & Technology, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

Genetics might be key to the anti-cancer benefits of drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen, study findsContinue Reading

British Scientists Spot Brain’s Pain Center

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 9, 2015

In: Health & Technology, Neurological, Pain and Pain Management

One region matched up with self-reported levels of pain in study using new imaging techniqueContinue Reading

Does Long-Term Acetaminophen Use Raise Health Risks?

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 2, 2015

In: Gastrointestinal Problems, Heart / Cardiovascular, Pain and Pain Management, Urinary System, Vitamins / Drugs

Analysis of research says it’s ‘not a benign drug’ if used long term and in larger dosesContinue Reading

Ultrasound Treatment May Be Option for Plantar Fasciitis

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: March 1, 2015

In: Foot Care, Pain and Pain Management

Most patients found relief from foot pain in short study, but longer trials are needed, experts sayContinue Reading

Belief in Acupuncture Key to Effect on Back Pain, Study Suggests

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: February 27, 2015

In: Alternative Medicine, Back & Spine, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Pain and Pain Management

Doctor says finding illustrates power of placebo effectContinue Reading

Pain and Pain Management (Page 48)

Health Tip: Exercising With Knee Problems

Narcotic Painkillers in Pregnancy Common, Harmful to Baby: Study

Health Tip: Common Causes of Foot Arthritis

Physical Therapy Equals Surgery for Certain Lower Back Pain, Study Says

One-Quarter of Narcotic Painkillers Misused, Study Shows

Study Casts Doubt on Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain, Arthritis

Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be Linked

Painful Knee Arthritis May Be Linked to Premature Death

Deep Brain Stimulation May Ease Some Parkinson’s Pain for Years

Certain Painkillers May Lower Colon Cancer Risk for Some

British Scientists Spot Brain’s Pain Center

Does Long-Term Acetaminophen Use Raise Health Risks?

Ultrasound Treatment May Be Option for Plantar Fasciitis

Belief in Acupuncture Key to Effect on Back Pain, Study Suggests

Staying Active Might Slow Parkinson’s Progression

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA Vaccine Research Projects

FDA Warns About Safety Issues With Boston Scientific Heart Devices

How Confidence and Positivity May Ease Fear of Childbirth

Federal Judge Halts Plan to Defund Planned Parenthood Through Medicaid

Words Used During Prenatal Ultrasound Might Affect Parenting Later

ESPN’s Jay Harris Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

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

Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer

‘Forever Chemicals’ Identified in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products

Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says

Depression Risk Greater In Some Women With Premature Menopause