Medications & Drugs
Potential Malaria Vaccine from Oxford is Most Effective Ever Made
A new malaria vaccine, known as R21, has proven to be 77% effective in early Phase II trials, the highest efficacy ever achieved by...
AstraZeneca Announces Experimental Drug for Fighting Heart Disease
Scientists with one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca, have developed what could be a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases....
What are the Gabapentin (Neurontin) Side Effects?
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a medication prescribed to treat seizures. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat epilepsy in...
7 Common Medications for Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia can be difficult to treat because symptoms and response to the treatment vary from person to person. To date, no universally effective treatment...
Can Antidepressants Treat Back Pain? Surprising New Data
Approximately 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is notoriously challenging to treat, as it...
How to Get Pain Medication Without Health Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic has made life more difficult for almost everyone, but some have been hit harder than others. For example, more than 20.5...
Opioids and Suicide: The Epidemic of Death by Underdose
On March 2, 2017, Meredith Lawrence held her husband’s hand as Jay Lawrence shot himself and put an end to his chronic suffering.
According to...
Shifting Focus: Non-Opioid Strategies For Chronic Pain
Non-Opioid Strategies For Chronic Pain Overview
One of the toughest challenges for healthcare professionals and their patients is effectively treating chronic pain. Millions of Americans...
Ask the Experts: Painkiller Addictions and Warning Signs
Painkiller Addiction Overview
Prescription drug abuse or painkiller addiction is the use of a prescription medication in a way not intended by the doctor who...
What to know about CBD and Fibromyalgia
CBD for Fibromyalgia Overview
What to know about CBD and its effects on Fibromyalgia; can it help, is it legal? Continue below as we cover...
Recovery from Pain Pill Addiction: How to Identify Symptoms & Get...
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 130 people die every day from opioid overdose; moreover, the economic burden of opioid abuse nationwide...
Finding Resources On Financial Aid for Medical Conditions
Healthcare costs in the United States are some of the highest in the world. Unfortunately, the high cost of healthcare can place a significant...
CDC Report: Clear Link Between Kratom and Overdose Deaths
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked kratom and overdose deaths. Kratom, an herbal supplement marketed for its...
What Is Opioid Addiction?
Talk about the opioid epidemic in America has been all over the news recently. It is an issue of vital concern affecting Americans today,...
Kratom for Chronic Pain: Is It Effective and Legal?
Combatting chronic pain is an ongoing battle. As the interest in natural options continues to grow, so does the popularity of kratom. Kratom for chronic pain is...
Narcan: What Is It and How Did it Revive Demi Lovato?
When news broke that Demi Lovato overdosed on heroin, people were in shock. The singer had been sober for six years. It was only...
Ancient Pain Remedies That Are Still Used Today
Ancient Remedies for Pain Overview
Medical treatment has changed a lot since the days of using alcohol as a cure-all, but it may surprise you...
Overcoming Stereotypes as a Medical Marijuana User
The legalization of marijuana on a state level is encouraging for patients who use medical marijuana to ease symptoms from debilitating, chronic conditions. Despite...
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