A plant used for centuries as a pain reliever in Chinese medicine may be just what the doctor ordered, especially when it comes to chronic pain. A key pain-relieving ingredient is a compound known as dehydrocorybulbine (DHCB) ...
Jan 2, 2014
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A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology shows weak associations between psychiatric symptoms and selected inflammatory biomarkers in patients with chronic pain. The study found that sickness behavior contributed ...
Jun 27, 2024
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency announced in late April 2024 that it plans to ease federal restrictions on cannabis, reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to the less restricted Schedule III, which includes drugs such ...
May 13, 2024
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Of course grief can ravage your mind, but science shows it can also weaken your body, leaving you open to illness.
Feb 26, 2024
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Children and young adults with allergies or eczema who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis. A review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides guidance on how to diagnose and ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent on pain medication describe feelings of "living in ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can't take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy food can have an effect—positive or negative—on your health is pretty ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Most people with appendicitis who are given antibiotics—instead of having their appendix removed—fare well over the long haul, new research indicates.
Aug 10, 2023
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Endometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person's quality of life, often causing a range of symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue and ...
Apr 17, 2023
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Multisite chronic pain is causally associated with a higher risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but not with other autoimmune diseases (AIDs), according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Frontiers ...
Feb 22, 2023
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