One of the world's most beautiful and venomous snakes may hold the key to improved pain management in humans. South-East Asia's Long-glanded Blue Coral Snake has a venom that works unlike the venom found in other snakes.
Pain Free By Nature is recalling "Reumofan Plus" Tablets purchased through their website. This is because it is not an FDA approved drug. The diet supplements are made in Mexico and have been imported into the U.S.
When Zohydro is released for sale in March, it will be one of the most powerful prescription painkillers on the market today. In its highest dosage, it will contain 5 to 10 times as much hydrocodone as Vicodin, a widely prescribed pain medication.
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A new study suggests Canada is a country in pain. Forty-three percent of Canadians visited a doctor for pain issues and 90 percent purchased pain medication or treatments last year. But despite that, most say they don't like to take pills.
The New York Times is reporting that last week Nigeria's health minister announced plans to immediately buy 55 pounds of Morphine for its nations hospitals, and that Nigeria will form an alliance with the Global Access to Pain Relief Initiative.
Scientists have discovered a link between eating chocolate and pain relief. Prior studies have shown that eating sweet things will dull the effects of pain but this study by the University of Chicago shows water can have the same effect.
