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Seattle police look for fake nurse who tried to steal meds from IVs

Seattle police call it one of the boldest attempted drug thefts they have seen: A woman impersonating a nurse, apparently...

Colic, childhood migraines may be linked: study

Children who were colicky as infants are more likely to suffer from migraines as they get older, a new European study hints....

Exercise as good as massage for sore muscles

The aches and pains people suffer after working out more than usual can be relieved just as well by exercise as by massage,...

Chronic pain common after strokes caused by clots

One in 10 people who have a stroke caused by a clot blocking blood to the brain go on to develop chronic pain, according...

Stain side effects can often be overcome: study

Most people who stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins - because of side effects or for another reason - are able to restart...

Joint pain, function not always better after surgery

Only about half of people who have a knee or hip replaced see meaningful improvements in pain and disability in the months...

Many lower back MRI scans may be unnecessary

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often needed for patients plagued by headaches, but the scans are overused when back...

Back manipulation may help relieve chronic pain

Osteopathic manipulation may modestly reduce symptoms for some people with chronic low back pain, a new study suggests. The...

Double-jointed teens may be prone to joint pain

Double-jointed teens are more likely than their less flexible peers to develop shoulder, knee or ankle pain, suggests a large,...

Idaho braces for battle over medical marijuana

Idaho, a state known more for growing potatoes than marijuana, is bracing for a battle to legalize medical marijuana, as...

Nerve stimulation may help some with migraines

A nerve stimulator placed on the forehead may help prevent migraines among some people who get the headaches regularly -...

Steroid shots for tennis elbow may hurt, not help

Getting a cortisone injection won't cure tennis elbow any better than a drug-free saline shot, according to a new study -...

Traditional herb water linked to smaller babies

Infants given a traditional Guatemalan drink in the first month of life are almost twice as likely to have stunted growth...

Placebo as good as most drugs for kids' migraines

A drug-free placebo pill prevents migraines in kids and teens just as well as most headache medicines, according to a new...

Nearby lightning may be linked to migraines

Weather has long been considered one of many potential migraine triggers, but a new study links lightning, specifically,...

Dial back esophageal cancer screening: internists

A group of U.S. internal medicine doctors today recommended limiting esophageal cancer screening to people with chronic heartburn...

Spinal steroid shots may have little effect on sciatica

Despite the growing popularity of steroid injections to treat various kinds of back pain in recent years, a new review of...

Beljan wins in Florida two days after hospital stay

PGA Tour rookie Charlie Beljan claimed the Children's Miracle Network Classic in impressive fashion on Sunday, winning by...

Kremlin dismisses talk Putin has back trouble

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed talk that Russian President Vladimir Putin has a back problem that prompted him to postpone...

Excedrin factory a recurring migraine for Novartis CEO

Delays to restarting production at the U.S. factory that makes Novartis AG's popular migraine medicine Excedrin are turning...

Executions increasingly viewed as torture: U.N. investigator

Countries around the world are increasingly viewing capital punishment as a form of torture because it inflicts severe mental...

Infant fussiness not tied to later mental health

Babies who fuss and cry a lot may not have a greater chance of mental health issues later in life - despite what their mothers...

Los Angeles to repeal ban on medical marijuana shops

The Los Angeles City Council voted to rescind a newly enacted ban on storefront medical marijuana shops on Tuesday, allowing...

FDA to expedite review of constipation drug

Pharmaceutical company Sucampo said U.S. health regulators will review the company's application for wider use of its constipation...

Skiers, rowers may not have more back pain

Despite putting constant stress on their backs, rowers and cross-country skiers may not have any more chronic lower back...

Acupuncture has limited benefit for chronic pain

Acupuncture may help relieve chronic back, joint and shoulder pain, according to a new review of the evidence - but some...

Migraines not tied to greater weight gain

Despite what some research has suggested, women with migraines may have no greater risk of becoming overweight than other...

Time perception may be off in migraine sufferers

People with migraines may feel like time passes a bit more slowly than it actually does, if a small study is correct. The...

Are migraines more common than thought?

Neurologists, who may know headaches better than anyone, report a much higher-than-average rate of migraines, a new survey...

One in 8 with fibromyalgia uses cannabis as medicine

One in eight people with the painful condition fibromyalgia self-medicate with pot and other cannabis products, according...

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