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Popular back pain medication linked to brain health risks in some patients

New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and three times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.

Health June 23

Simple daily activity could reduce risk of lower back pain, study finds

Research from Norway shows longer daily walks could improve chronic lower back pain, with those walking over 100 minutes experiencing lower risk despite intensity.

Health June 18

NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: What you need to know before your next headache

Doctors compare household painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, explaining their mechanisms and when each works best for pain and inflammation.

Health June 10

Ditching the lawnmower may have unexpected health benefits, according to experts

"Let It Bloom June" provides health advantages by reducing strain from mowing, decreasing exposure to lawn chemicals, and promoting mental wellness through connection with nature, a doctor says.

Health June 8

What to know before visiting a chiropractor: Experts discuss benefits and risks

Chiropractors offer non-invasive care, but transparency and education are key. One expert explains risks and benefits of chiropractic treatment and recommends a multidisciplinary approach.

Health June 5

How to choose the best sleeping position for you, according to the experts

Experts Wendy Troxel and William Lu discuss how back-sleeping and side-sleeping positions can impact conditions like sleep apnea and back pain, noting that the best choice will vary.

Health May 20

Woman faces risk of rare spinal condition after yoga pose led to slipped discs

After a yoga injury led to slipped discs, a U.K. woman is struggling with symptoms of early cauda equina syndrome, a spinal condition that affects nerves in the lower back.

Health April 30

Sitting still for this amount of time is related to high risk of neck pain, study says

A new study from China found that longer durations of sedentary behavior can contribute to increased risk of neck pain, particularly with screen usage.

Health April 25

'I’m a spinal surgeon – here’s how your posture is killing your back'

Poor posture is likely damaging your back, warns Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spinal surgeon in New York. He explains how it happens and how to prevent chronic back pain.

Health March 20

Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead

Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

Travel January 8

Florida flyer sparks debate after showing '30 pre-board' Southwest passengers in wheelchairs

A Southwest passenger posted a photo on X and claimed to witness "30" flyers in Florida using wheelchair assistance to board, with only two of those flyers using wheelchairs to deplane.

HEALTH September 15

'Dead butt syndrome' could happen after sitting too long, here's how to avoid the condition

Sitting for prolonged periods is can cause “dead butt syndrome," or gluteal amnesia, according to health experts. Here's how to know if you have it, and how to treat and prevent it.

Thailand May 23, 2024

Most severely injured from flight that hit extreme turbulence need spinal operations, Thailand hospital says

A Bangkok hospital says many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines.

HEALTH May 7, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? Medical professionals share the risks of the habit.

HEALTH April 15, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘How can I improve my posture?’

Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III, board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine in New York City, about the importance of good posture and how to achieve it.

LIFESTYLE January 9, 2024

New year, new routine: A guide to basic stretching for better overall health

During an appearance on "Fox & Friends" in 2022, StretchLab flexologist Patrick Fernandez demonstrated several smart stretches to keep the body in good health, fit and limber.

HEALTH July 5, 2023

What is scoliosis? Causes and symptoms of the spinal condition, treatment plans and more

Scoliosis can be treated a variety of ways depending on the severity of the condition. Most scoliosis cases are seen in children and the cause is unknown.

HEALTH March 28, 2023

Life-changing cold therapy helps Pennsylvania mom with awful back pain: 'Could pick up my daughter' again

Dannie DeNovo, a 44-year-old mother from Pennsylvania, was living in excruciating pain from a ruptured disc — until she discovered the benefits of ice baths.

Health February 26, 2023

For acute lower back pain, these are the best medications, new study finds

A recent study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research pinpointed the three best medications for acute lower back pain, characterized as pain lasting 12 weeks or less.

HEALTH December 20, 2022

Grant Wahl's sudden death from an aortic aneurysm: What to know about the condition

After sports journalist Grant Wahl passed away recently during the World Cup from a ruptured aortic aneurysm, here's what to know about the condition, about the heart and more; experts weigh in.

LIFESTYLE August 10, 2022

As kids prepare to head back to school, doctors reveal heavy backpacks have to go

As back-to-school time approaches for students — or has already begun, in many areas — doctors share tips for parents and kids about overweight backpacks and the damage they can do.

Back Pain February 13, 2022

Paralyzed men begin walking again after spinal cord implant: study

Researchers rapidly restored motor function in three men with complete paralysis using an epidural electrical stimulation system

Back Pain May 11, 2020

Doctors performing CT scan on man with back pain discover he has 3 kidneys: case report

A Brazilian man complaining of back pain discovered he had three kidneys after a CT scan.

Opioid Crisis June 3, 2019

Senate committee focuses on pain sufferers denied painkillers amid opioid crisis

When Senator Lamar Alexander, who chairs the upper chamber’s health committee, held a hearing about prescription opioids earlier this year, the focus was a critical side of the drug overdose debate that has been neglected – people who suffer chronic debilitating pain.

Painkillers April 11, 2019

Health officials warn against rapidly tapering down opioids for pain patients: ‘It’s a game-changer’

The U.S. federal health agencies behind efforts to address the nation's harrowing opioid epidemic took major steps this week to address a brewing public health crisis involving pain patients who have been wrongly cut off or abruptly tapered down from their prescription painkillers. 

Opioid Crisis March 27, 2019

Gov. Cuomo's proposed prescription opioid surcharge under fire, critics call it tax on pain

A proposal by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to impose a surcharge on the sale of prescription opioids is drawing fire from a coalition of doctors, pharmacists and patients who say it amounts to a tax on pain.

VIDEO January 17, 2019

Man was injecting self with semen in attempt to relieve back pain, case report says

Doctors noticed his right arm was red and had a lump under the skin

Back Pain January 17, 2019

Man was injecting self with semen in attempt to relieve back pain, case report says

A bizarre “at-home” remedy for back pain has landed a 33-year-old unidentified patient in the Irish Medical Journal after doctors discovered that he was injecting his own semen into his forearm.

VIDEO November 28, 2017

Massage Envy therapists accused of sexual assault by over 180 women

Massage Envy therapists accused of sexual assault

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 26, 2017

Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica

(This August 3rd story has been refiled to add dropped "of" to headline) Reuters Health - Lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking are known to raise people's risk of developing sciatica, but a new study finds that regular walking and biking may have an opposite, and just as powerful effect.