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Uncertainty among doctors about how much medicine patients really need after common operations contributes to the problem (Photo: Pixabay)

Surgery patients being left with extra opioids may be harmful, says...

The research raises concerns about over-prescribing addictive medicine that could end in the wrong hands.

4 Aug 2017 3:28 AM GMT

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Painkillers from India sent for Libyan ISIS militants seized by...

The police said that the drugs are used to finance Islamist terrorism, and heighten resistance to pain and stress.

11 May 2017 2:59 AM GMT

The painkillers can now help in the treatment of postoperative and chronic inflammatory pain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists find painkillers without harmful side effects

They can be used instead of strong opioids that cause multiple issues

4 March 2017 4:15 AM GMT

New drug extracted from chili can keep[ knee pain at bay for six months (Photo: Pixabay)

Chili painkiller to keep knee ache at bay

Drug created can keep problem at bay for six months

15 Jun 2017 12:02 PM GMT

Women who used the acupressure app reported significantly less menstrual pain than women who didnt. (Photo: Pixabay)

Acupressure app may help ease menstrual cramp pain

Women with menstrual pain already practice self-management, an app for acupressure can be easily added.

9 Dec 2017 8:23 AM GMT

The painkillers can now help in the treatment of postoperative and chronic inflammatory pain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common painkillers may double obesity risk, says study

Medications commonly used to treat pain, like gabapentinoids such as gabapentin, pregabilin and opiates, double risk of...

7 Dec 2017 10:45 AM GMT