Many surgeons recommend giving up smoking, alcohol, or drugs before surgery, but researchers have found this may also ...

As opioid pain medications continue being prescribed for chronic and severe pain, understanding their risks becomes increasingly crucial. While these pills may offer temporary relief, their potential ...

Pain pills, often referred to as prescription opioids, are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they offer a powerful tool for managing moderate to severe pain, helping people regain lost mobility and ...

WASHINGTON — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and ...

A common drug used for inflammatory skin conditions may hold the key to treating both alcohol addiction and pain sensitivity. That’s what scientists at a leading research institute have found. In a ...

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, mixed into fentanyl has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for ...