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Obesity should be renamed to remove stigma and reflect that it is an inherited disease, researchers say.Measures such as BMI has left the public 'confused' over what obesity is with most believing it simply means 'being too fat'.Instead,…

The study also examined how pain progresses into chronic pain. Participants who experienced acute pain were more likely to develop chronic pain in the next year, with about one in six people with non-chronic pain reporting chronic pain a…

Persistent alcohol consumption can contribute to chronic pain and even increase pain sensitivity through two biochemical processes – alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal. New research also suggests new drug tests for curing…

Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms -- one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal. That is one new conclusion by scientists at Scripps Research on the…

Yoga can reduce anxiety and depression, which are often associated with chronic pain. (Image: Shutterstock)By incorporating these practices into their daily routine, individuals with chronic pain can potentially reduce their reliance on…

A staggering 21 percent of Americans contend with chronic pain, an umbrella term that encompasses a range of debilitating conditions.Over one in five Americans experienced chronic pain between 2019 and 2021, new data from the Centers for…

Tinnitus is a common problem where a person experiences a ringing, roaring, clicking or buzzing sound in the earsDr Prateek Nayak, Consultant - ENT Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore discusses all about TinnitusTinnitus refers to…

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining our health and preventing chronic diseases. Nutraceutical supplements, which are derived from food sources and have potential health benefits, may help prevent chronic diseases such as heart…

Finland is suffering from a shortage of workers. This long-standing problem has flown under the radar, hidden by more prominent headlines, most notably the Nordic country's pivot towards NATO. But it could prove a key issue as Finns head to…

My daughter, now 40, had a traumatic birth six years ago — soon after she started feeling unnaturally tired. A private consultant diagnosed fibromyalgia, and she has ME. She has tried everything — acupuncture, counselling, reiki — but the…