Dancehall artiste Masicka will commemorate his birthday and the release of his forthcoming album at the staging of his inaugural event UNO Fiesta. The event takes place on December 20 at Bay Beach, ...

Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It's a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the ...

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 ...

Steve Burrows did yoga-type stretches at home until seeking medical care for unbearable back pain that turned out to be stage 4 rectal cancer Kennedy News and Media Steve Burrows, 38, began getting ...

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 ...

In a clinical trial, six sessions of low-dose radiation significantly eased knee osteoarthritis pain and improved function for months afterwards, hinting at a safe, drug-free alternative for millions ...

A drug derived from cannabis eases chronic lower back pain without serious side effects or signs of addiction, making it a potentially powerful alternative to existing pain medications. There are ...

Scientists have discovered a way to block pain while still allowing the body’s natural healing to take place. Current painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin often come with harmful side effects ...

How scientists are trying to make in-office gynecological procedures a little more comfortable. Many women dread the pain that typically accompanies the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” is available now. Watch “Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt.” at 9 p.m. ET on ...

The off-label use of ketamine to treat chronic pain is not supported by scientific evidence, a new Cochrane review has found. Ketamine is an anaesthetic commonly used for procedural sedation and short ...