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How to avoid low back pain: exercise and education

January 12, 2016

How to avoid low back pain: exercise and education

Shoe inserts, back-support belts and other gadgets aimed at preventing low back pain may be a waste of money.

Symptoms, hospitalizations common after gastric bypass

January 8, 2016

Symptoms, hospitalizations common after gastric bypass

The high rate of side effects and hospitalizations after gastric bypass surgery should make development of new weight loss procedures a high priority, say researchers from Denmark.

California counties sue drug makers for sparking painkiller epidemic

January 5, 2016

California counties sue drug makers for sparking painkiller epidemic

California officials maintain that the prescription painkiller epidemic has taken a heavy toll on their state – and they say that five pharmaceutical companies are to blame.

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

January 5, 2016

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.

More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery

January 4, 2016

More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery

Many patients may be able to shower just two days after their operations without increasing their risk of infections around the incision site, a recent study suggests.

Bullying during teen years linked to health problems for adults

December 31, 2015

Bullying during teen years linked to health problems for adults

Bullying during adolescence may be tied to health problems that follow teens into adulthood, a Canadian study suggests.

Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose

December 29, 2015

Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose

Almost all people who overdose on prescription opioids continue to receive prescriptions for these painkillers, according to a new study.

Simple lifestyle change may help ease chronic back pain

December 29, 2015

Simple lifestyle change may help ease chronic back pain

Chronic back pain costs an estimated $80-90 billion to treat each year, yet despite advancements in surgery, therapies and drugs, experts say back pain is still considered an epidemic.

How to handle headaches and migraines in children

December 27, 2015

How to handle headaches and migraines in children

If you’ve ever had a migraine you know how miserable the relentless pain, nausea and sensitivity to light can make you feel— now imagine what it’s like for a child.

Sedation may not hasten death for terminal cancer patients

December 23, 2015

Sedation may not hasten death for terminal cancer patients

Terminal cancer patients who receive continuous deep sedation to ease pain at the end of life might not die any sooner than people who don't get this type of palliative care, a Japanese study suggests.