Pain
New Jerusalem research reveals why acute and chronic pain are so different
In acute pain, IA increases – acting like a natural sedative for the pain pathways – but in chronic pain, this current doesn’t cause them to rise, and the neurons become hyperactive.
Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%
Why paracetamol – one of the world’s most common painkillers – works
Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant
Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyzed data from over 11,000.
Recommended mattress for back pain: How to choose right and finally sleep without pain
Back pain is increasingly common, affecting even young people - not just those with physical jobs, but also anyone spending long hours sitting or working in front of a screen.
Raw papaya can help reduce uric acid levels and relieve joint pain
Papain in papaya aids digestion and helps eliminate uric acid from the body.
How to get chronically ill patients to consult with their doctors on a regular basis
For adult patients with chronic conditions, the advice is often to “see your doctor regularly” because this is thought to promote a more proactive and, therefore, more effective style of healthcare.
New study finds only 10% of nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain are effective
The analysis found NSAIDs effective for acute low back pain vs. placebo, while non-drug treatments showed no significant benefit.
Growing through adversity – tools for coping during times of war and pain
In light of recent difficult news, Dr. Shiri Daniels, a mental health expert, shares practical tools for coping with challenging times. You are not alone.
Let's commemorate our murdered hostages properly, not how Hamas wants us to- editorial
Israel mourns as four murdered hostages return home, a grim reminder of Hamas’s brutality. Their families grieve, and the nation unites in sorrow and resolve.
Study ranks this condition as more painful than childbirth, gunshot wounds, and kidney stones
Participants compared their pain intensity to over 12 medical conditions, including stab wounds and heart attacks, using a 1-100 scale.
Pain and discomfort: The challenges that accompany prostate surgeries
Prostate removal surgery, whether due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other reasons is a common medical procedure.
Surprised? New study shows crabs, lobsters feel pain
For many years, boiling lobsters and crabs alive has been a common method of killing them in kitchens.