1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (645+ words) When most people think about blood clots, they usually imagine the legs, heart, or lungs. And while those are the most common places clots develop, blood clots can actually form in some surprisingly strange parts of the body'sometimes causing symptoms…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (728+ words) Your knees do a lot more work than most people realize. Every time you walk, climb stairs, squat down, or even stand up from the couch, your knees absorb pressure from your entire body. Over time, that wear and tear…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (412+ words) For adults with chronic low back pain (c LBP), physical therapy (PT) may be beneficial as first-line therapy, according to a study published online April 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers found greater improvement in function in the…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (409+ words) Research from the Georgetown Health Policy Institute shows that approximately 65 million Americans have had back discomfort during the last three months. About 16 million Americans, or 8% of the population, are hampered by chronic or severe back pain. The direct and indirect…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (682+ words) Sickle Cell Disease is a condition that has long been plagued by misunderstanding and neglect, especially within Black communities. For many, the journey involves navigating a system where their pain is too often minimized, their symptoms misunderstood, and their care…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (406+ words) A new study finds that nerve stimulation therapy may ease fibromyalgia symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread body pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and brain fog. It is fairly common, affecting about 2-4 percent of U. S. adults, but primarily middle-aged…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (990+ words) Your back. Your knees. Your aching head. Very few people make it through life without suffering from some sort of pain'or without taking medication to help, at least temporarily, relieve pain symptoms. Maybe because there are so many pains and…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (669+ words) For healthcare providers, reframing selective eating as a potential medical issue rather than a behavioral one can empower parents to be vigilant rather than reactive when their children complain about discomfort. Understanding how intolerance presents, how it differs from picky…...

2+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (900+ words) Do the sounds of sirens, a loud TV, or crowded spaces sometimes feel overwhelming? While these everyday noises might be annoying, they may be intensified if you're experiencing chronic pain." A new study shows that chronic pain may "rewire" your…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (682+ words) When you mention arthritis, most people think of osteoarthritis, where aging and wear-and-tear on the joints take their toll, but there is another type of arthritis that causes devastating damage after your immune system starts attacking your joints. In fact,…...