Health Tip: Recognizing Shin Splints
2013-12-10
Symptoms usually include shin pain and swelling
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Doctors’ Group Urges Tighter Controls on Prescription Painkillers
2013-12-09
American College of Physicians issues guidelines for preventing these and other drugs from being abusedContinue Reading
Viagra for Menstrual Cramps?
2013-12-09
In preliminary study of 25 women, those getting the drug reported greater pain reliefContinue Reading
Morphine, Blood Thinner Plavix a Bad Mix for Heart Attack Victims: Study
2013-12-04
Painkiller appeared to slow, diminish anti-clotting effect of heart drugContinue Reading
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients See Big Boost in Quality of Life
2013-12-03
Dutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decadesContinue Reading
Nasal Allergies, Hay Fever Tied to More Migraines in Study
2013-11-26
But it’s unknown if allergic conditions bring on headache or vice versa, researcher saysContinue Reading
Women’s Chest Pain Unreliable Indicator of Heart Attack: Study
2013-11-25
Scientific tools, not patient complaints, needed for accurate diagnosis, expert saysContinue Reading
Many Women Suffer Persistent Pain After Mastectomy
2013-11-14
Study suggests that psychological factors may be to blameContinue Reading
Even Non-Surgical Hospital Patients Often Get Powerful Narcotics: Study
2013-11-13
Researchers looked at more than 1 million U.S. admissionsContinue Reading
Post-Surgery Pain Tied to Temporary Memory Decline in Mice
2013-11-13
Study also tested post-operative learning abilityContinue Reading
Most Teens Who Misuse Painkillers Aren’t After a High, Study Finds
2013-11-13
Researchers call for more monitoring of teenagers prescribed narcotic drugsContinue Reading
Always Ask a Vet Before Giving Painkillers to Pets, Expert Says
2013-11-07
Dogs and cats can suffer deadly side effects from common over-the-counter drugsContinue Reading
Adjust the Lights, Hold the Morphine?
2013-11-07
Closer-to-normal lighting in hospital patient rooms linked to less pain in studyContinue Reading