Do single people suffer more? The mere presence of a partner may reduce pain
Researchers at the University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology (UMIT, Hall, Austria) and the University of the Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca, Spain) have confirmed the analgesic effects of social support – even without verbal or physical contact.
Study Provides Insights on Marijuana and Opioid Use in People with Cancer
A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the U.S. have increased over time. The study also found that patients with cancer are more likely to use prescription opioids than adults without cancer.
Acupuncture boosts effectiveness of standard medical care for chronic pain and depression
Health specialists at the University of York have found than acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, lessening the severity of chronic pain and depression.In a report published in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Journals Library, the researchers showed that…