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PMS Problem: Why Your Back Hurts and How to Get Relief

yesterdayHealth / Fitness : FitSugar

As if pimples, emotional outbursts, cramps, exhaustion, and feeling bloated aren't enough, the PMS demons have to throw uncomfortable back pain your way too. Lower back pain during your period, or primary dysmenorrhea, is caused by contractions in the uterus. Show More Summary

The Painful Politics of Painkillers Opioids are deadlier than ever, but research into cannabis is still taboo

O pioids like oxycodone and methadone have been prescribed for pain relief since the early 1900s. But the rise of these painkillers, most notably Oxycontin, as a panacea treatment for chronic pain in the past two decades has been costly. Show More Summary

Easing Pain with Papain

An enzyme found naturally in papaya, papain is often touted for natural relief of pain. Sold in supplement form, papain is thought to alleviate pain in part by curbing inflammation. Although research on the pain-reducing effects of papain is very limited, there's some evidence that it may help treat certain pain-causing conditions. Show More Summary

A path to lower-risk painkillers

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — For patients managing cancer and other chronic health issues, painkillers such as morphine and Vicodin are often essential for pain relief. The body's natural tendency to develop tolerance to these medications, however, often requires patients to take higher doses – increasing risks of harmful side effects and dependency. read more

PHOTO: Pregnant Kim Kardashian Ditches The High Heels

Breathe a sigh of relief, y'all: Kim Kardashian has ditched the painful strappy high heels and has opted for flip-flops instead. Photo agency X17 snapped...

New technique alleviates painful bone metastases

CHICAGO, IL (May 29, 2013)—A high-dose of ultrasound targeted to painful bone metastases appears to quickly bring patients relief, and with largely tolerable side effects, according to new research presented by Fox Chase Cancer Center scientists at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on Monday, June 3. read more

Infographic: Everything You Need to Know About Yoga for Back Pain Relief

2 weeks agoFitness / Yoga : Yoganonymous

Practitioners have been using yoga as a means for back pain relief for quite some time now. This handy infographic is perfect as a quick reference guide for teachers, students, people new to yoga and people looking for a natural …

Medtronic And Boston Scientific Are In A Race To Build A Better Pain Device

By Peter Geschek: Chronic pain More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Living in constant pain for an extended period of time can have a devastating impact on a person's quality of life. Without relief, or the hope of relief, many patients lose the ability to sleep, work, and function normally. Show More Summary

Pro/Con Editorials Look at Evidence on Acupuncture for Symptom Relief

With more than 3,000 clinical trials to date, is acupuncture is a proven-effective treatment with a low complication rate? Or is it just a "theatrical placebo" with little or no effect on pain or other outcomes? Opposing viewpoints are...Show More Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers: What to Do with Matt Kemp?

The pain in Matt Kemp's shoulder has spread to the Los Angeles Dodgers fans who have had to watch him play this season. When Manager Don Mattingly took the struggling superstar out of the lineup the other day, it was a relief for the fans as much as for the team. Show More Summary

The Mental Health of Lonelly Marijuana Users

Mr. Lonely 1 Does Smoking Pot Offer Relief to the Lonely? A new paper by the original Tylenol and social pain researchers claims that it does (Deckman et al., 2013). Let's take a closer look.Comfortably Numb: Marijuana Use Reduces Social...Show More Summary

Get Relief Now: 7 Tips for Easing and Avoiding Back Pain

Back pain is a common pregnancy symptom, and it doesn’t always disappear when your baby arrives. Drop in to any physical therapist’s office or massage studio and you’re bound to see some baby bumps in the waiting room. That’s because...Show More Summary

Countdown to the Xbox reveal: T-minus 4 hours

In four hours time, Microsoft gives birth to a new generation of Xbox. We'll be there inside the tent, ready to cover the screams, the pain, the joy, the relief - the whole messy ordeal. We'll have our liveblog straight from the show, and that'lll be going up on the front page at 12PM ET (9AM PT, 5PM Brit-time). Show More Summary

Medical Marijuana Bill Heads To Quinn's Desk After Senate Approval

The bill’s chief sponsor said the bill would provide relief for thousands of patients who want to use marijuana to treat the pain caused by their ailments, while also being one of the strictest medical marijuana programs in the country. [ more › ]

Smoking Pot Offers Relief to the Lonely

last monthGenres / Sci Fi : io9

This seems a bit counter-intuitive, but a new study has shown that marijuana protects people from the emotional pain of being socially excluded. Read more...

Google Offers Android Developers Some Pain Relief At I/O

If you build a lot of Android apps, you know there are certain aspects of the process that make you want to rip our your hair. Google understands your pain. Even better, it's offering some relief. Instead of focusing on a new version...Show More Summary

No Relief in Sight for Pain Therapeutics Investors

Shares of Pain Therapeutics have been lopped in half as Big Pharma partner Pfizer has put Pain's Remoxy, its lead drug candidate, under review. Durect has plunged more than 35%, as its extended-release tech is used in the product.  In...Show More Summary

Cleveland Kidnap Victim Shuns Family After Rescue and May Move in With Fellow Captive

Post by Lindsay Mannering The three women who were rescued from that Cleveland house of horrors have endured unfathomable pain at the hands of Ariel Castro, and for 32-year-old kidnap victim Michelle Knight, the road ahead to relief is still uncertain. Show More Summary

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