In a finding that may bring relief to millions, Canadian researchers say a combination of morphine and the analgesic gabapentin controls chronic nerve pain better than either drug alone—and at lower doses. Chronic neuropathic pain—which includes both shooting and steady...
Two major studies have shown that the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins do not reduce the risk of colon cancer. The First Study...
A deep brain stimulation (DBS) technique may help people who have chronic pain and do not respond to other forms of treatment,...
For people who are younger than 80 years, the benefits of a colonoscopy might last more than 10 years-the period of time...
The use of videos and virtual reality goggles, now being used in some dental offices as a way of helping patients better...
Here's a topic that most people do not like to discuss-colonoscopies. I had my first one recently.* I expected the...
Americans seeking safe, effective pain relief may have another class of medications to worry about-non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Research on Norwegian smokers...
A recent study has found that people who have diabetes are more vulnerable to colon cancer. The Study Dr. Donald Garrow, a...
In the post-Bextra, post-Vioxx age, how can arthritis patients get effective pain relief while at the same time protecting their hearts and...
Research examining the results of 13 studies that included more than 725,000 people found that a high intake of dietary fiber...
Although taste preferences including a penchant for sweets are partly determined by genes, age and culture can eventually override this genetic influence,...
In a small study, Japanese researchers found that eating traditional, sugarless yogurt reduces the compounds that cause bad breath It also cuts...