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There are 10 predictors linked to a person’s chance of overdosing on opioids after getting a prescription for chronic pain, according to a recent Canadian study. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday released a…

Try as she might, Momina Reza finds that it's difficult to get her kids to be active and eat healthy foods. One of the biggest barriers for the single mom, who moved to Canada from Pakistan nearly seven years ago, is the cost. "I ask about…

Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are a big cause of death worldwide. The mix of bacteria in our gut (intestinal microbiota) can change and play a role in NCDs.A recent study published in the Journal ‘Foods’, titled “Evidence for the…

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry's Pain Research Center have developed a gene therapy that treats chronic pain by indirectly regulating a specific sodium ion channel, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the…

A new review paper co-authored by two Johns Hopkins pain experts suggests that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment, can yield significant relief for approximately 80%-90% of patients with chronic pain, and it may be more…

Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition estimated to affect as much as 10% of the global population. It results from a damaged or malfunctioning nervous system, stemming from diseases like diabetes, alcoholism, strokes, Parkinson's and…

Chronic inflammation has been linked to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. (Image: Shutterstock)When inflammation persists over an extended period, it can give rise to a range of health…

Welsh singer Marina Diamandis has revealed she's been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME).The performer, 37, previously known under her stage name Marina and the Diamonds, took to Instagram to share she'd been diagnosed after…

Chronic pain can seriously restrict our lives, preventing us from reaching our full professional potential, enjoying hobbies, and even participating in meaningful life events with friends and family out of fear that certain activities may…

A chronic condition that causes widespread pain in millions of patients may be linked to an increased risk of death, a new review suggests. A meta-analysis suggested that people with fibromyalgia had a 27 percent increased risk of death.In…