Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic ...

After complications from a bladder prolapse surgery, a patient named Grace developed a hematoma, or pooling of blood, and she ...

Patchy Mix’s UFC run hasn’t gone according to plan. For years, the former Bellator Champion called himself the best bantamweight in the world. Mix looked to prove just that when he joined the UFC ...

Metal powerhouse Avenged Sevenfold has postponed their 2025 Latin American tour after frontman M. Shadows was diagnosed with a vocal fold hematoma. The band announced the decision on Friday through ...

A drug derived from cannabis eases chronic lower back pain without serious side effects or signs of addiction, making it a potentially powerful alternative to existing pain medications. There are ...

M. Shadows has had a rather unfortunate run with his vocals. Despite winning fans over with his four-octave range, screams and clean vocals alike, the physicality of his vocal cords have given Shadows ...

Scientists have discovered a way to block pain while still allowing the body’s natural healing to take place. Current painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin often come with harmful side effects ...

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A new study has found that people living with chronic pain tend to be more perfectionistic, less self-compassionate and – depending on the measure – less confident in their ability to cope. These ...

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Sanjay Gupta has spent much of his career treating people in pain. But the neurosurgeon and CNN medical journalist recently witnessed firsthand how it can upend your own life: His mother broke her ...

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