Moderate Physical Activity Does Not Increase Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis
Moderate physical activity of up to two and a half hours a week does not increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis in adults aged 45…
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America’s Other Drug Problem: We Don’t Take Our Meds
Health experts have warned us for years about the abuse and misuse of medication. The so-called prescription drug epidemic takes thousands of lives every year.…
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is a pervasive disease that impacts one if five American adults -- or 50 million people. The toll it takes goes far beyond just…
Cyberhugs Help Chronic Pain Sufferers
Online chat rooms provide a welcome venue for chronic pain sufferers to talk about their pain and receive encouragement from others who understand what they’re…
Chronic Pain Sufferers Can Benefit from Smartphone Apps
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers in Norway have found that smartphone applications can be effective in helping women manage chronic…
Europe Missing the Mark in Chronic Pain Treatment
Millions of chronic pain patients in Europe continue to suffer on a daily basis, even after trying several different treatment therapies, according to a new…
New Spinal Cord Stimulator Suitable for MRI
The medical device company Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has introduced in Europe the first line of spinal cord stimulators that are compatible with magnetic resonance…
Parents Numb to Misuse of Pain Meds by Children
Despite rising rates of overdoses and misuse of narcotic painkillers, a new poll from the University of Michigan reveals most parents aren’t very concerned about…