Pain Stories
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Why It's So Hard To Tell You're Getting Sunburned
Like a bruise, sunburn is a process and doesn't appear immediately. -
Michael Phelps' Shoulder Bruises Are Actually Helping His Pain
The Olympic swimmer uses cupping, an ancient Chinese medicine, to quickly relieve muscle aches and pains. -
This Is Your Body On Depression
Medical Daily takes a look at how and why depression and anxiety can physically affect us. -
Do Opioids Make Pain Worse?
New animal study suggests certain prescription painkillers do more harm than good. -
How To Train An Olympian
Summer Olympics in Rio will bring together the greatest athletes in the world, but the training that got them there is intensive and demanding. -
FDA Weighs In On Cryotherapy, And It's Not Good
A new consumer report by the Food and Drug Administration reminds the public to stay skeptical of therapies that douse patients in ice to reduce pain. -
Pregnant Women Who Use Tylenol Risk Having Kids With Autism, ADHD
New study strengthens link between prenatal exposure to OTC drugs, like Tylenol, and developmental disorders. -
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Tylenol
Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, is a common over-the-counter medication that helps reduce pain, but it holds various little-known side effect secrets. -
It's Getting Too Loud In The ICU
New study finds that too-high noise levels in the intensive care unit (ICU) risk patients' well-being. -
Hospital Alarms Are Crying Wolf; False Alarms Put Patients At Risk
False hospital alarms pose a threat to patient safety when they sound too often and overwhelm staff. -
Sending Children Home With Catheters Helps Control Pain After Surgery
New study suggests a catheter-infusing nerve blocker is a better approach to pain management than traditional narcotics. -
How The Placebo Effect Influences Pain Tolerance
New study shows patient expectations can lessen pain symptoms even when they're given a fake treatment.