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Complications Linked to Painkiller Use Later in Pregnancy

The FDA is warning women that taking NSAIDs like ibuprofen beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy can harm their unborn babies' kidneys. >

Lean into Pain

Chronic pain can lead people to avoid exercise, but that can create a vicious cycle that makes their pain worse. A change of mindset helps. >

Help for Aging Joints

There's no cure for osteoarthritis yet, but one antioxidant compound eased knee pain and the need for meds in OA sufferers. >

The Downward Dog Path to Migraine Relief

Yoga can reduce not just the pain, but also the frequency and treatment cost of migraines. >

A Fix for Herniated Discs

The options for people suffering from disc pain are not miracle cures. A new method for refilling compressed discs shows promise. >

An Acetaminophen-ADHD/Autism Link

When a pregnant woman takes acetaminophen or gives it for a baby's fever, she triples the child's risk of autism and attention deficits. >

CBD, Hemp, and Marijuana

One makes you high; the others don't. All have a variety of health claims attached to them. >

The Cannabis Chronicles

As laws regulating cannabis are relaxed, parents can take precautions to keep kids safe. >

Seniors' Cannabis Problem

Seniors are often reluctant to ask about how medical marijuana might help them, and many doctors lack the information to offer advice. >

Insurers' Obstacles to Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine relieves the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, yet insurance coverage for the drug is falling. >

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