pain

A new Danish study finds that migraines in pregnant women are linked to higher blood pressure, caesareans, preterm births, abortions and babies with low birth weight. “The study shows that...

A new study shows that walking on a treadmill on a consistent basis can reduce period pain and improve long-term quality of life. For the study, women between the ages...

A new study finds that a large number of adults who buy legalized cannabis have been able to cut back or completely quit taking their pain and/or sleep prescription drugs....

A new survey highlights the significant impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) on mental health. “Not enough is being done to identify mental health issues and provide the support...

A new study reveals that several common antidepressants, including fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil) and bupropion (Wellbutrin), interact with the opioid pain medication tramadol to blunt pain relief. The findings, published...

In a new study of victims of Saddam Hussein’s chemical warfare, people exposed to such agents struggle with lifelong mental and physical health problems, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and...

An international research team has discovered that reduced levels of serotonin in the blood may be linked to heightened somatic awareness, a condition where people experience physical discomforts for which...

Acupuncture may be an effective complementary treatment for improving psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a natural disaster, according to a new study by Italian...

Although suicidal thoughts are not uncommon among individuals with chronic and disabling pain, research has lagged on how to improve resiliency and promote recovery. Now, a nationally representative study from...

Almost one-third of all Canadians who have attempted suicide suffer from migraines, according to a new study conducted by University of Toronto (U of T) researchers. Overall, the lifetime prevalence...