August 21, 2024

'Mindful Breathing' Might Ease Cancer-Related Pain, Anxiety

A meditation technique called mindful breathing can help cancer patients manage their pain and anxiety, a new study finds.

August 13, 2024

Many Doctors Underestimate the Pain of IUD Insertion for Women. The CDC Wants to Change That

Plenty of women know that having an IUD inserted in their uterus can be an excruciating experience, but new government guidance issued Thursday may soon make the experience less painful for many.

August 8, 2024

Painkiller Misuse Common Among People Battling Chronic Pain

Nearly 1 in every 10 chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioids winds up addicted to the painkillers at some point, a new review finds.

July 3, 2024

Just a Few Surgeries Make Up Most Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions

Opioid addiction often starts with a prescription for post-surgery pain relief, and two new studies identify a handful of procedures that account for large shares of those prescriptions.

June 28, 2024

Migraine Prevention Med Might Stop 'Rebound' Headaches, Too

It's a nasty cycle: Chronic migraine sufferers who use too much pain medication sometimes get smacked with rebound headaches.