Researchers have developed a non-addictive painkiller that remains inactive until it reaches sites of chronic pain. Instead of dulling the nerves that send the pain signals like other analgesics, this ...

It may be that much lower back pain is actually associated with inflammation, and hence paracetamol is not the right painkiller for it. Paracetamol is thought to be useful for headaches ...

Cocktail legend has it that the bartenders at Soggy Dollar invented the Painkiller back in 1970 to quench the ... s been around since 1968, slings strong rum drinks, conch fritters and barbecue ...

Dan Johnson, who played tight end for the Miami Dolphins in the mid-1980s, said he became addicted to painkillers after two back surgeries ... to severe pain proved to be a strong indicator ...

One in three people who take prescription painkillers show signs of addiction, a major analysis found. The study – involving ...

Research suggests just one in 10 patients seeking help for long-term pain, benefit from strong painkillers. Prof Coleman also said he was in favour of ending the over-the-counter sale of low-dose ...

One may work better for you than others, and some people should avoid certain painkillers altogether. A pain medicine specialist and pharmacist provide some insights: Is it better to wait or to ...