Oct. 13, 2025 — People with chronic pain hear all about a fantasy world while living in a real one. From social media to headlines, that fantasy world has never been more in our faces. Fantasy: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are being prescribed an opioid that does little to ease their suffering. To make matters worse ...

Struggling with knee pain? Whether it's due to an injury, ageing or a condition like arthritis, there's no doubt that it can be uncomfortable and have an impact on everyday life. But in many cases, a ...

The 28-year-old survivor lost his partner and mother after the October 7 massacre — his death highlights the enduring trauma faced by many Nova survivors. Nova musical festival survivor Roei Shalev ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...

Neck and shoulder pain can be caused by poor posture, muscle strains, or degenerative conditions, which break down the structure and function of certain organs and tissues. Targeted exercises can help ...

The strong opioid painkiller tramadol is not significantly effective at easing the chronic pain for which it's widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in ...