The Numbers Game II: How Many Americans Have Chronic Pain?
A new study is reviving an old debate about chronic pain: How many Americans have it? A report published this week in The Journal of…
Diseases & Conditions
Pregnancy Can Raise Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pregnant women carrying babies with a different genetic makeup in their immune systems may have a greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to new…
Migraines: A Bigger Problem Than We Think?
If you've ever had a migraine headache, you tend not to forget the pain. According to Migraine.com, the number of people who suffer from migraines…
Do Genes Play a Role in Chronic Pain?
Two new studies are pointing to a genetic link between traumatic events, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One study found a higher risk…
Childhood Trauma and Adult Pain: Is There a Connection?
Seven out of 10 women with chronic pain report having one or more incidents of childhood trauma, according to the results of a survey that…
Your Pain is Your Fault: What Women Are Told by Their Doctors
“There's nothing wrong with you.” "Your only problem is that you're fat and lazy." "You're too pretty to be sick!" “You brought this on yourself.…
Women in Pain Report Significant Gender Bias
Over 90 percent of women with chronic pain feel the healthcare system discriminates against female patients, according to the results of a groundbreaking survey that…
Smoking and Salt Double Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Put down that cigarette And put away the bag of potato chips. Smoking and eating salty foods not only raise your risk of cardiovascular disease…