The leading causes of death in the United States (U.S.) are heart disease and strokes.…
Browsing: Pain Medications
Back Pain? Treatments that Work
About 80% of all adults experience disabling low back pain at some point. Physical therapy and exercise are now the recommended back pain treatments.
Should you reach for an over-the-counter medication or supplement to help combat your symptoms? What should you look at if you’re trying to decide?
How Do You Treat Chronic Pain?
Findout what more than 1,000 women said when asked, what do you do for your chronic pain?
Most infants born with Prenatal Opioid Exposure (POE) look and seem completely unaffected – even those that go through withdrawal. A new meta-analysis shows that brain development and motor skills in children exposed to opioids in pregnancy lag behind other children significantly.
6 Things to Know About Kratom
Kratom: An Herbal Supplement or a Dangerous Opioid? Kratom sounds like it could be kryptonite’s second cousin. In fact, it’s…
Prescription drug abuse is a massive issue in our country, with an estimated 18 million people misusing these medications, according…
Lisa Collien didn’t question the doctor when he prescribed an opioid painkiller (pain medication) to her then 13-year-old son, Brennan.…
Are Opioids After a C-Section Necessary?
Opioids After a C-Section vs Non-Opioid Analgesics Women who have a cesarean delivery may experience less pain by taking a…
When it comes to easing chronic pain, non-drug treatments such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be more…
By David Armstrong ProPublica This story was co-published with STAT. Not content with billions of dollars in profits from the…
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