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Massachusetts anesthesiologist Dr. Scott Reuben, the former chief of acute pain at Baystate Medical Center, has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he faked research on painkillers that was published in several medical journals. Read more
People who take large doses of opioid painkillers such as OxyContin (oxycodone)--even if they do so for legitimate medical reasons--are at high risk of overdosing on the drugs, new research has found. Read more
According to new research, survivors of childhood abuse are more likely to suffer from chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, and interstitial cystitis. Read more
People who have the inherited skin disorder known as Gorlin syndrome may be able to reduce their risk of developing skin cancer by taking the painkiller Celebrex (celecoxib), scientists say. Read more
Arthritis at the base of the thumb is a common problem for people over age 40, experts say, and it can become more painful during the winter months. Read more
Chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and back pain can have negative effects on relationships, experts say, particularly if one partner is skeptical about the others source or severity of pain. Read more
Australian researchers have found that simple athletic tape may help relieve pain in older people who suffer from patellofemoral osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that affects the kneecap. Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and McNeil Consumer Healthcare have announced a nationwide recall of all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100-count bottles with the EZ-Open Cap. Read more
In this slideshow, experts offer a list of gifts for people who suffer from such conditions as back pain, migraines, sore knees, and neck aches. Read more
According to Canadian researchers, the number of deaths from opioid painkiller use has doubled since 1991, and they say the increased use and abuse of the drug OxyContin (oxycodone) is behind these increased death rates. Read more
Twenty-four pharmaceutical companies that make prescription painkillers have presented officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with their plans for curbing the abuse of these narcotic drugs. Read more
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that weak quad and hamstring muscles may be the cause of the debilitating and painful condition known as runners knee. Read more
New research published in the journal Psychological Science has found that thinking about a loved one may actually reduce patients physical pain. Read more
Scientists are developing a type of injection that could help people living with pain control their symptoms for days without taking additional pain medication. Read more
According to a new study, chronic pain patients who suffer from depression are more likely to be prescribed narcotic painkillers such as morphine and codeine. Read more
Call for adults ages 40 years to 80 years old who have osteoarthritis to participate in a study. Read more
Settlers in Gaza City are relying on the ancient practice of apitherapy--or the medicinal use of bee venom--to treat pain related to a number of conditions, including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
Scientists working with mice have found that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age may help prevent Alzheimers disease. Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug called Pennsaid. Read more
New research published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research has found that regular Tai Chi exercise may both reduce pain and improve function in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Read more
