First Aid & Pain Management

Researchers have figured out how psoriasis can quietly turn into joint disease for some patients. Immune cells formed in inflamed skin can travel through the blood and reach the joints, where they sometimes trigger inflammation. The key difference lies in the joint’s ability to keep those cells in check. This insight could help doctors identify warning signs early and prevent lasting joint damage.

Find out the absolute best form of magnesium for migraines. Not all products are effective, so make sure you're taking the right type.

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 cells balance pain with other biological needs. The research could pave the way for personalized treatments that target pain at its brain source—offering hope for millions living with long-term pain.

Some evidence supports certain diets, but large, high-quality studies are lacking.

Acupuncture was more effective at improving symptoms of chronic low back pain in older adults compared to usual care, a new clinical trial shows.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials has concluded that the proprietary herbal formula Xianling Gubao (XLGB) capsule is safe and effective for reducing pain and improving quality of life in patients with primary osteoporosis.

Acupuncture research has identified clinically effective acupoints and combinations for migraine treatment using large-scale data mining of acupuncture prescriptions.

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Using crutches for months is largely a thing of the past. Early weight-bearing has real benefits

Good news: They are no longer terrible.

Drugs that can prevent or relieve migraine attacks are only effective for some people. Research is starting to untangle the reasons why.

A LCSW explains how to know if you're stuck in a pain-fear cycle.

A hit to the head cost me my summer. It shouldn't have.