Pain Relief

Kratom Health Effects

Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states

Tylenol use during pregnancy could cause language delays in children, researchers say

Tylenol Pregnancy Language

Sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating, but surgery often is unnecessary

Sciatica surgery

Steroid shots offer pain relief from knee arthritis, but they may make the condition worse over time

Knee injections pain relief

Children's Health

Epidurals are not linked to autism in children, new data shows

Epidural and autism link

Children often receive unsafe opioid prescriptions after surgery, dental procedures, data shows

Opioid prescriptions children

When to see a doctor about Achilles tendon pain

Achilles tendon pain

Ice vs. heat for pain? It can depend on several factors, experts say

Treating pain

Dextrose injection relieves knee pain from arthritis, study finds

Knee osteoarthritis pain

Adding good deeds to your New Year's resolutions may reduce physical pain

Good deeds can reduce physical pain

Does taking acetaminophen while pregnant increase chances of a child having ADHD and autism?

Pregnant Woman during third trimester

What’s the difference between acetaminophen and ibuprofen?

Ibuprofren Motrin

Alternative Medicine

NFL inching toward approving marijuana as pain treatment for players

nfl marijuana pain treatment

Pairing painkillers with music may enhance relief, new study finds

pain pills music

Experiencing regular pain? Improving sleep quality could provide relief, study suggests

Woman sleeping in bed

Alternative Medicine

Hemp stocking stuffers: your guide to CBD this holiday season

anthology wellness nolibs cbd oil

Alternative Medicine

We tried it: Summit Acupuncture in Old City

Carroll - We Tried It - Summit Acupuncture

FDA approves opioid five to 10 times more powerful than fetanyl

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Day-tripping to the dispensary: Seniors in pain hop aboard the canna-bus

09182018_Bud&Bloom

Drug company that mimics marijuana for pain relief goes public

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