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Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain

Statins have dramatically improved cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and cutting the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions…

2 months ago

Bone cancer therapy unexpectedly makes tumours less painful

An artist’s impression of nanomedicine in actionALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Cancer that spreads to bones can be deadly, and it…

2 months ago

Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain

Many people who are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol end up stopping the medication because of muscle pain, weakness, or…

3 months ago

Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain

Scientists at USF Health are making major progress in understanding how new opioid compounds interact with the body to relieve…

3 months ago

A surprising CBD advance calms pain without side effects

Many people use CBD-infused oils and lotions believing they offer an easy and relatively low-risk way to ease discomfort. However,…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade…

8 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…

12 months ago

A rubber hand alleviates pain

If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part…

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