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Pain disruption therapy may treat back pain

Here is what a new study has found.

16 Oct 2018 6:37 AM

Some pregnant women also avoid sex because theyre worried about harming the foetus (Photo: AFP)

Opioids tied to bad sex life and lack of desire

When people do take opioids, they should work with their doctor to make the medication dose as low as possible to reduce...

26 July 2018 12:56 PM

Cannabis has been found to have relatively low toxicity, although not all potential effects have been explored. (Photo: Pixabay)

Britain moves closer to legalizing medicinal use of cannabis

But the review will not consider legalizing the drug for recreational purposes.

4 July 2018 8:29 AM

While its use is a federal crime as a controlled substance, 28 states and the District of Columbia now allow it for treating medical conditions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Chronic pain cases reduced after marijuana legalisation

Study has shown that legalisation of marijuana has substantially decreased chronic pain.

17 May 2019 5:47 AM

There are a few studies that examined acupressure in people with back pain. (Photo: ANI)

Self-administered acupressure can help chronic lower back pain

Self-administered acupressure can result in improvement in pain and fatigue.

23 Aug 2019 5:33 AM

Opioid is a substance used for treating pain. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Discontinuing opioid therapy can be fatal

Research highlights alarming effects of discontinuing opioid prescriptions.

7 Sept 2019 6:31 AM

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beat the risk of frailty with healthy heart

The researchers analysed uncontrolled high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels and being a current smoker.

21 May 2018 11:12 AM

Aerobic exercise is currently recommended as a standard treatment, but many patients find it difficult to exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tai chi beneficial for managing chronic pain

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread body pain.

22 March 2018 8:45 AM

The infection may blind the girl or even kill her (Photo: Pixabay)

Chronic fatigue and pain caused by parasite inside eye make life an...

The parasite is found in tap water and is believed to have entered through a droplet of water between her eye and...

9 Aug 2018 12:02 PM

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New brain network linked to pain in Parkinson's disease

Researchers have found evidence that the subthalamic nucleus is functionally linked to a pain-processing network.

29 Aug 2018 3:42 AM

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Marijuana can relieve your pain: Study

Pain is a complex experience that involves both the senses and emotions.

6 Sept 2018 7:53 AM

A sugar pill prescription for chronic pain patients would result in vast cost savings (Photo: Pixabay)

Research shows doctors may someday prescribe sugar pills for chronic...

The individuals whose pain decreased as a result of the sugar pill had a similar brain anatomy and psychological traits.

13 Sept 2018 5:02 AM