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Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns

December 24, 2020

Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns

Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.

The novel coronavirus may inadvertently function as a pain reliever, study suggests

October 8, 2020

The novel coronavirus may inadvertently function as a pain reliever, study suggests

The virus that causes COVID-19 acts as a pain reliever, suggests the findings of a new study that could offer “one possible explanation for the unrelenting spread” of the disease, researchers said.

Rheumatoid arthritis drug cuts coronavirus deaths in clinical trial, Eli Lilly says

October 8, 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis drug cuts coronavirus deaths in clinical trial, Eli Lilly says

In the clinical trial patients are given a combination of baricitinib and remdesivir.

Woman’s headache caused by tapeworm larvae in brain: case report

October 5, 2020

Woman’s headache caused by tapeworm larvae in brain: case report

Just in time for Halloween, a new case report detailed the harrowing reason for an Australian woman’s persistent headache: tapeworm larvae.

Coronavirus face masks have increased Botox demand, plastic surgeon says

September 17, 2020

Coronavirus face masks have increased Botox demand, plastic surgeon says

Face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic have created a shift in demands in plastic surgery practices, one plastic surgeon said.

Turmeric may help osteoarthritis knee pain, study says

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.

Recovering coronavirus patients experiencing jaw pain as symptom possibly caused by breathing issues

September 14, 2020

Recovering coronavirus patients experiencing jaw pain as symptom possibly caused by breathing issues

COVID patients shares latest symptom: jaw pain

Saying the F-word might help take the pain away, research affirms

May 26, 2020

Saying the F-word might help take the pain away, research affirms

Dropping F-bombs can possibly help increase a person's pain threshold, research has shown -- and, according to a follow-up pain management experiment, using made-up swear words doesn't quite garner the same results.

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

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.

Migraine vs. headache: How to tell the difference and when to seek help

February 11, 2020

Migraine vs. headache: How to tell the difference and when to seek help

For the nearly 40 million migraine sufferers in the U.S., the severe, recurrent pain can be a debilitating problem.