chronic

Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain

Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act…

5 months ago

Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues

Caring for a cat with chronic health conditions can be challenging for all involved, from the process of getting to…

9 months ago

Preventing chronic inflammation from turning into cancer

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease is challenging to treat and carries a risk of complications, including the development of bowel cancer.…

9 months ago

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy improve chronic low back pain

The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for the one in four Americans…

11 months ago

New research unlocks key to long-lasting immune response in cancer and chronic diseases

Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline…

1 year ago

A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain

Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while pain interventions are available,…

1 year ago

Electric bandage holds promise for treating chronic wounds

Researchers have developed an inexpensive bandage that uses an electric field to promote healing in chronic wounds. In animal testing,…

2 years ago

Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021 in the U.S.

The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between…

2 years ago

Airplane noise exposure may increase risk of chronic disease

A new study found that people who were exposed to higher levels of noise from aircraft were more likely to…

2 years ago

Low intensity light to fight the effects of chronic stress

Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate…

2 years ago