Painkillers - Page 2

July 12

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.

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.

March 18, 2025

Pain could be reduced by watching nature scenes, new study suggests

A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to nature can reduce pain by altering brain activity. Researchers found that participants experienced lower pain levels when viewing outdoor scenes.

March 12, 2025

Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds

Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.

December 18, 2024

Common pain reliever could cause medical complications in some people over 65, study suggests

A new study suggests that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause complications in some people over age 65. Drs. Marc Siegel and Macie Smith comment on the findings.

August 22, 2023

Legendary pro wrestler Hulk Hogan details 'vicious cycle' of painkiller addiction after string of surgeries

Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his stage name Hulk Hogan, opened up about the physical toll wrestling took on his body and his addiction to prescription painkillers.

March 10, 2023

Migraine nasal spray from Pfizer snags FDA approval for expected summer launch

The FDA has approved Pfizer's nasal spray to treat migraines in adults. The medication, called Zavzpret, is expected to be available via a doctor's prescription in July 2023.

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.

February 12, 2022

CDC proposes new opioid guidelines focusing on alternatives to treating pain

The CDC is updating its 2016 current guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, citing new research on alternative treatments to treat pain

September 15, 2020

Turmeric may help osteoarthritis knee pain, study says

Turmeric may help reduce pain in arthritic knees, according to a new study from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research.