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People who suffer from the severe knee pain condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome fare better with supervised physical therapy than they do taking a wait and see approach, researchers say. Read more
According to new research, giving patients dextrose--a form of glucose--may help prevent the nausea and vomiting many experience after surgery. Read more
The site gives particular emphasis to the disposal of opioid painkillers, which can be harmful or deadly if taken by someone other than the person for whom they were prescribed. Read more
British researchers say that copper and magnetic bracelets marketed to relieve arthritis pain dont actually help improve arthritis patients joint pain, stiffness, or physical function. Read more
Studies suggest that Arnica, a plant found in the mountains of Europe and North America, may really work to relieve stiffness and pain. Read more
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The Peoples Pharmacy that celery seed extract capsules helped relieve his gout pain and reduce his uric acid levels to normal. Read more
A panel of experts that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended approval for a new abuse-resistant form of the painkiller OxyContin. Read more
Everyone experiences pain and other symptoms at some point, but how can you tell if what youre feeling is normal, or if it signals some more serious medical condition? Read more
According to a new study, younger people who live with chronic pain have similar abilities and comparable appearance to people who are decades older. Read more
According to a new study, a new drug called naproxcinod helps ease pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) as well as the commonly used painkiller naproxen, and it does so without raising users blood pressure. Read more
According to a new study, practicing yoga may help decrease lower back pain. Read more
A unit of drugmaker Pfizer has pleaded guilty to a single felony charge that accused the company of marketing its painkiller Bextra for higher dosages and wider uses than those approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Read more
In a study, scientists found that a patients simple expectation that a treatment would relieve his or her pain appeared to act as a painkiller. Read more
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued warnings to eight companies for illegally selling pain-relief gels that contain ibuprofen. Read more
According to a new study, a type of therapy known as cognitive behavior therapy may ease pain and sleep problems in older people who suffer from both arthritis and insomnia. Read more
According to a new study by researchers in Japan, treating depression and inflammation helps relieve the severe pain suffered by patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
The new drug, called Embeda, is meant to thwart people who chew or crush long-acting opioid medications to get a high from the drugs. Read more
Researchers have found that in couples living with chronic pain, the person who isnt dealing with pain may be invalidating the feelings of a person who is, and this can lead to less intimacy in the relationship. Read more
A review of studies on the effectiveness of muscle rubs has found that these topical treatments arent always the best choice for treating all types of pain. Read more
Louisiana scientists are working to create a safer form of the painkiller acetaminophen. Read more
