For the past five months, she had been tortured by pain boring into her back, an inch to the left of her spine. It was as if a drill were driving past her ribs to someplace deep inside, so specific, ...

New research suggests pain is not a simple signal of injury but a process that unfolds across nerves, spinal cord, and brain.

Under 16s: The NHS strongly advises never giving aspirin to children under 16 (unless specifically prescribed by a doctor) ...

A nurse who removed prescribed painkillers for his own personal use from his workplace has been found guilty of professional ...

A new study finds that an increasing number of surgeries — and the painkillers that follow — could derail recovery for those who once misused opioids.

Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have ...

Ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory action may influence cancer risk, but evidence remains complex and routine use for prevention is not advised. Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers, ...

The Santa Barbara Police Department invites city residents to participate in a Drug Take Back Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at La Cumbre Plaza. The Police Department’s Drug Take Back Day ...

It can be hard to sleep when you’re experiencing any type of pain, but lower back pain is its own special kind of hell—and it’s, unfortunately, something roughly 80% of people will experience at some ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would ease cannabis restrictions by reclassifying it with lower-risk drugs. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: We live with chronic medical ...

JONES COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia authorities are issuing a new warning about a powerful opioid-like drug being sold in stores, gas stations, and vape shops across the state. The chemical, known as 7‑OH, is ...