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Why joint pain may worsen before it rains: 'Barometric pressure can shift...'
July 24, 2026 5:57 pm
Can rainy weather make joint pain worse? A doctor explains how changes in barometric pressure, cold weather and a sensitised nervous system may influence chronic pain and arthritis symptoms.
Spurred by his mother’s knee pain, this Hyderabad pharmacist built a wearable for chronic pain relief
June 03, 2026 8:31 am
Curapod is a wearable light therapy device that uses photobiomodulation to treat chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, and frozen shoulder, with no side effects.
Why a ‘normal’ blood test isn’t always good news: A UK surgeon reveals the hidden trends your routine labs might miss
April 06, 2026 5:00 pm
A UK doctor explains why normal blood tests might miss underlying health issues and concerning trends.
'America is sick': As new US dietary guidelines recommend less processed food, more protein, cooking with butter; cardiologist weighs in
January 08, 2026 1:43 pm
When cooking with or adding fats to meals, prioritise oils with essential fatty acids, such as olive oil. Other options can include butter or beef tallow, the guideline notes
Custom brain implant delivers personalised therapy to ease chronic pain
August 31, 2025 9:44 am
A new study shows that a brain implant that recognises pain signals and delivers personalised deep-brain stimulation can provide lasting relief for people with chronic pain.
That belly fat may be pushing you towards chronic pain
July 08, 2025 5:12 pm
We asked experts to explain how belly fat can cause pain.
How poor oral health with chronic pain affects men and women differently
April 26, 2025 2:57 pm
A research has found that women with poor oral health were more likely to suffer from higher pain scores.
Winters worsening chronic pain? Know quick remedies from the experts
January 07, 2024 3:54 pm
Dr Sreenivass B J, medical oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Bangalore explained that chronic pain often worsens in winter due to changes in barometric pressure and several other reasons
'Every joint, muscle, nerve started aching': People share their struggles living with fibromyalgia
May 01, 2023 7:00 pm
Fibromyalgia is a contested diagnosis and many health professionals believe it does not exist as a true disease, and that it is in the patient's minds, making it psychological or psycho-somatic in nature, said Saumya Pahwa, a consultant clinical psychologist
Soothe various pains naturally with this common kitchen ingredient
December 17, 2022 4:49 pm
"Mostly used in the form of infused oil or essential oil is an anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, muscle relaxant, and anti-bacterial," said Luke Coutinho
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