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# Chronic

Melatonin may have a modest effect on chronic joint and muscle pain

Dipa Kamdar/Kingston University/The Conversation Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.

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Refractor ·last mo.

Mild sleep loss drives drives weight gain and chronic disease risk

A lengthy trial that involved robbing people of 90 minutes of sleep per night has uncovered the dramatic effect that even this small amount of lost shut-eye has on the waistline and general health.

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Newatlas ·last mo.

Chronic pain eased by a common sleep supplement

A supplement best known for helping some people get a better night's sleep may also have a surprising painkilling effect on individuals with chronic conditions.

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Refractor ·last mo.

Modified FDA-approved opioid treats chronic pain without the risks

An opioid drug with a low risk of addiction and respiratory depression has emerged as a promising candidate for treating chronic pain and pruritus, a condition that compels people to scratch their skin.

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SlashGear ·3 mo. ago

5 Luxury Car Models For Drivers With A Bad Back

Back pain isn't a niche problem. According to the CDC's 2023 National Health Interview Survey, 24. 3% of American adults suffered from chronic pain in the past three months, up from 20.