Veterans June 1, 2016 VA takes heat over plan to let nurses treat vets without doc supervision The Veterans Affairs Department is taking heat over a proposal to allow highly trained nurses to act as doctors, and even administer anesthesia without a doctor’s supervision.
Women's Health June 1, 2016 Women with migraines more prone to heart disease Women who suffer from migraines may be more likely than other women to develop heart problems, a new study suggests
Painkillers May 31, 2016 Opioids may prolong chronic pain, study suggests Opioids are prescribed to help prevent chronic pain, but study results released Monday suggest these painkillers may actually do the opposite of their intention.
Technology May 30, 2016 Healing America's heroes: A triple-amputee soldier's quest to fish Army Major Ed “Flip” Klein is an outdoorsman.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH May 25, 2016 Massage may be option for pain relief Massage is better than nothing for pain relief, according to a new review.
Painkillers May 25, 2016 Lilly says new type of pain drug could lessen need for opioids Eli Lilly and Co on Tuesday said it and partner Pfizer Inc aim to seek approval by 2018 for a new type of pain drug that could be an alternative to opioids for osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and cancer pain.
Nutrition May 24, 2016 Why processed foods may promote gut inflammation SAN DIEGO – Certain food additives may interfere with your gut bacteria, causing changes that boost inflammation in the intestines and potentially promote the development of some chronic diseases, a new study suggests
Surgery May 24, 2016 Shoulder surgery is the new testing ground for painkiller alternatives A common shoulder surgery has become a testing ground for some novel painkilling techniques as doctors seek to reduce the use of prescription narcotics known as opioids.
PAIN MANAGEMENT May 23, 2016 'Dormant butt syndrome' may increase risk of chronic pain Researchers in Ohio have identified a potential primary source for knee, hip and back pain that can lead to injury and surgery: dormant butt syndrome (DBS).
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH May 23, 2016 After gastric bypass, use of psychiatric drugs may rise Although use of drugs to treat diabetes and other diseases related to obesity may decline after weight-loss surgery, use of neurological and psychiatric drugs may rise sharply, suggests a new study.
HEALTHY LIVING May 23, 2016 How to avoid lower back pain during sleep Q&A with Dr. Manny: I have been waking up with a stiff and painful lower back. What could be going wrong?