Retired NFL Players More Likely to Take Painkillers
2011-01-28
Study found use of opioids four times greater than general populationContinue Reading
Exercise Helps Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms
2011-01-28
Swedish study finds active group had much less pain and discomfort, compared to control groupContinue Reading
Cancer Doctors Urge Earlier End-of-Life Care Talks
2011-01-25
Palliative care options often offered too late, oncologist group saysContinue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation Might Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
2011-01-24
Doctors stumbled on effect when treating hypertensive man for stroke-linked painContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs That Shoulder Pain is a Broken Collarbone
2011-01-24
Here are classic symptomsContinue Reading
Pain Patches Making Gains in U.S.
2011-01-21
Advocates say option offers convenience, fewer side effects, more consistent reliefContinue Reading
Fewer Cancer Patients May Be Depressed Than Thought
2011-01-20
But it was common in cancer patients with other mood disorders, researchers foundContinue Reading
Many U.S. Hospices Provide Alternative Therapies: Report
2011-01-19
Over 40% offer complementary services, such as massage, to improve end-of-life care, data showsContinue Reading
1 in 5 Cancer Survivors Suffers Chronic Pain, Study Finds
2011-01-19
Pain persists at least 2 years after diagnosis; blacks and women at highest risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Lowers Amount of Acetaminophen Allowed in Prescription Painkillers
2011-01-13
Agency officials say action taken because of reports of severe liver damageContinue Reading
Certain Painkillers Appear to Boost Odds for Heart Attack
2011-01-12
But absolute risk from NSAIDs is small and doesn’t outweigh benefits for many patients, expert saysContinue Reading
Shingles Vaccine Looks Like a Safe Bet for Seniors: Study
2011-01-11
Although not perfect, the shot will protect many older folks, researchers sayContinue Reading
Abstral Approved for Adults With Cancer Pain
2011-01-10
Opioid drug to be distributed via program to deter misuseContinue Reading
Study Links Obesity to Greater Pain, Weakness in Fibromyalgia Patients
2011-01-06
But weight loss may bring some relief, researchers suggestContinue Reading