Pain Relief
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‘Alternative’ treatments relieve chronic neck pain
Having acupuncture or using the Alexander Technique offer significant results for people with chronic neck pain, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Call to tackle chronic pain
European countries need to learn how to uses opioids "safely and effectively" to help tackle a massive problem of under-treatment of chronic pain, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Plan to make cannabis "safe"
British researchers may have found a way to make cannabis "safe" for medical use, it has been announced. Read more
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Migraine and heart disease link ‘not genetic’
The link between migraine and heart disease may not be genetic, a new US study has revealed. Read more
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Medical cannabis benefits ‘unclear’
Researchers at Bristol University, UK, have carried out an analysis of dozens of trials of the medical benefits of cannabis. Read more
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Pain gene found
Researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in pain, it has been announced. Read more
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Paracetamol in pregnancy ‘risks boys’
A woman who is pregnant with a boy may threaten her son’s reproductive health by taking paracetamol repeatedly, according to findings published today. Read more
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Pain pacemaker unveiled
A pain pacemaker could revolutionise the care of people with severe nerve damage, it has been announced. Read more
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Does paracetamol ease back pain?
Paracetamol is not as effective as previously thought for spinal pain, researchers say today. Read more
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Cross fingers to reduce pain
Crossing your fingers can alter the levels of pain you feel on a single finger, new research revealed last night. Read more