Pain
The surprising connection between your childhood and the stomach aches you suffer from today
A study has found that difficult experiences in the first years of life may alter the communication between the brain and the gut and raise the risk of abdominal problems even many years later.
Doctor explains: When back pain indicates a serious problem
How to make painkillers work faster: 5 tricks from doctors
The mistake we all make in bed: Why do you wake up with neck pain?
Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin: A chiropractor in the zone
Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin is one of Israel's few chiropractors, and the only one in the country who practices the Zone Technique.
New Jerusalem research reveals why acute and chronic pain are so different
In acute pain, IA increases – acting like a natural sedative for the pain pathways – but in chronic pain, this current doesn’t cause them to rise, and the neurons become hyperactive.
Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%
Walking is a simple, low-cost activity that can reduce the burden of lower back pain, says study author.
Why paracetamol – one of the world’s most common painkillers – works
A new Israeli study reveals that paracetamol doesn’t function only in the brain; it also blocks pain at its source by acting on nerve endings in the body.
Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant
WHO says 'Nimbus' unlikely to cause more severe disease compared to other variants.
Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyzed data from over 11,000.
Recommended mattress for back pain: How to choose right and finally sleep without pain
Back pain is increasingly common, affecting even young people - not just those with physical jobs, but also anyone spending long hours sitting or working in front of a screen.
Raw papaya can help reduce uric acid levels and relieve joint pain
Papain in papaya aids digestion and helps eliminate uric acid from the body.
How to get chronically ill patients to consult with their doctors on a regular basis
For adult patients with chronic conditions, the advice is often to “see your doctor regularly” because this is thought to promote a more proactive and, therefore, more effective style of healthcare.
New study finds only 10% of nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain are effective
The analysis found NSAIDs effective for acute low back pain vs. placebo, while non-drug treatments showed no significant benefit.