Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic ...

Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these ...

Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are being prescribed an opioid that does little to ease their suffering. To make matters worse ...

Struggling with knee pain? Whether it's due to an injury, ageing or a condition like arthritis, there's no doubt that it can be uncomfortable and have an impact on everyday life. But in many cases, a ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...

The 28-year-old survivor lost his partner and mother after the October 7 massacre — his death highlights the enduring trauma faced by many Nova survivors. Nova musical festival survivor Roei Shalev ...

More British women suffering from chronic pain are opting for medical cannabis after over-the-counter treatments failed to provide any relief. They are turning to the rapidly expanding private sector, ...

The strong opioid painkiller tramadol is not significantly effective at easing the chronic pain for which it's widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in ...

With Russian forces gaining slowly on the battlefield, Ukraine hopes its long-range drone campaign will help persuade Vladimir V. Putin to change course. Even though they are far from the front lines, ...

If your knees ache when you walk, climb the stairs or even rest, it's easy to assume the joint itself is to blame. But, according to a leading orthopaedic surgeon, the problem might lie much higher up ...

"It started off as something seemingly innocent as back pain so I'd never assume this would be the outcome," says former partner WHEN Steve Burrows started getting back pain, he assumed it was ...