Wednesday, November 11, 2009

pain

Pain Lingers More Than 2 Years After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends

Nearly half of all breast cancer patients still experience discomfort years later; what they can do. more >>

Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers

Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find more >>

Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth

Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds more >>

Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors

Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds more >>

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free

Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: Risk of Heart Attack Growing in Women and Other Health News

Managing your pain without addiction; making sure your kid is getting enough vitamin D more >>

Managing Your Pain: How to Use Prescription Drugs Without Becoming Addicted

Be smart if you take prescription opioids—and find alternative forms of relief. more >>

HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots

Reports that injection sting is excessive disputed in U.S. study more >>

Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy

Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say more >>

After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study

Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find more >>

Which Best Hospitals Are Best (and Worst) at Pain Management

It's no surprise that all facilities aren't equal at keeping pain under control. more >>

U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana

Prosecutors will no longer go after users or suppliers in states that permit use of the drug more >>

Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain

Surgical and patient-specific factors play a role, researchers say more >>

Hangovers May Be Tougher for Migraine Sufferers

Rat study helps pinpoint cause of increased headache pain more >>

Take the Sting Out of Your Child's Flu Shots

Bubbles and relaxation exercises can help cut the pain, experts say more >>

Video Games Can Play Havoc With Kids' Joints

The younger the child, the more likely the pain, says research led by an 11-year-old more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain

Things you can do to ward off a backache more >>

More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries

But many of these procedures will not help patients, researchers warn more >>

Health Tip: Manage Pain Without Drugs

Pain-relieving alternatives to medication more >>

Soothing Imagery May Help Rid Some Kids of Stomach Pain

Audio recordings benefited many children with no underlying disease in study more >>

Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises

Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: Americans Divided on H1N1 Vaccination and Other Health News

Considering the muscles when facing aches and pains; how you can help find the causes of breast cancer. more >>

Pain in the Neck (or Back, or Knee)? Focus on the Muscles

Don't neglect the muscles when you're trying to find the cause of common aches and pains. more >>

Long-Term Back Pain Not Inevitable, Study Finds

Chances of recovering from chronic discomfort are better than previously thought, research shows more >>

Health Tip: Before You Take an NSAID

Learn about possible adverse effects more >>

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