Painkillers : Science World Report

Oct 21, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

Opiate Painkiller Dependence Myth Debunked: Painkillers Prescribed After Major Injury Do Not Lead To Long-Term Use

A new study showed that opiate painkillers prescribed after severe injury do not actually lead to long-term use.

Sep 30, 2016 05:36 AM EDT

Commonly Used Painkillers Linked To Risk Of Heart Failure

A study revealed that anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen add to dangers of heart failure, especially in the elderly.

Sep 26, 2016 04:14 AM EDT

Does Prescription Pain Medication Abuse Cause Heroin Addiction?

U.S. Attorney General revealed that prescription pain medication abuse, not marijuana, is more likely to cause heroine addiction.

Aug 18, 2016 05:30 AM EDT

Scientists Discovered Morphin-Like Painkiller Without Lethal Risks

Scientists have discovered a painkiller that works like morphine minus the negative side effects

Jan 27, 2016 01:14 PM EST

Painkillers During Pregnancy Can Reduce Female Fertility, Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers found that using painkillers during pregnancy could cut female fertility in subsequent generations.

Dec 08, 2015 04:26 PM EST

World's First Ibuprofen Patch Targets Painful Areas Directly Through the Skin

The world's first ever ibuprofen patch has been created. Scientists have developed a patch that delivers the drug directly through the skin to exactly where it is needed at a consistent dose rate.

Dec 04, 2015 04:31 PM EST

GM Mice Can't Feel Pain: The Secret to Ending Chronic Pain

Genetically modified mice may reveal the secret to a painless life. Researchers have recreated mice that have the same mutation that allows people to be unable to feel pain.

Nov 10, 2015 08:08 AM EST

New Implantable, Wireless Device May Block Pain Signals with Light

A new implantable, wireless device may be able to block pain signals in the body and the spinal cord before the signals reach the brain. The new device could be huge when it comes to battling chronic pain.

Sep 18, 2015 05:02 PM EDT

Painkillers: Opioid Use Higher Among Teens In Rural Areas

A study published in the Journal of Rural Health examines how teens in rural areas are abusing painkillers.

Jul 16, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Antidepressants And NSAIDs Taken Together May Increase Your Stroke Risk

Now researchers at the University of Medicine from Seoul Korea have found that the use of antidepressants, particularly if painkillers are involved, can increase the risk of stroke; this was true for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), including commonly used medications to reduce fever, ...

Jun 03, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

Painkillers May Increase The Risk Of Homicide In Some Users

New findings published in the journal World Psychiatry show the potential dangers of taking certain painkillers and antidepressants. Could these drugs actually affect our nervous system, increase the risk that some users might be exceedingly violent?

Aug 22, 2014 11:40 PM EDT