How Does Brain Inflammation Trigger Muscle Weakness?

How Does Brain Inflammation Trigger Muscle Weakness?

Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle problems that seem to be independent of the central nervous system. Now, researchers at Washington University...
Too Much Tech Use Causing Chronic Neck Pain in Many Americans

Too Much Tech Use Causing Chronic Neck Pain in Many Americans

Using mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices can lead to a chronic pain condition known as tech neck. The prevalence of technology is leading to what’s known as tech neck, chronic pain that results from prolonged use of mobile phones, tablets, and...
NSAIDs May Worsen Osteoarthritis Inflammation

NSAIDs May Worsen Osteoarthritis Inflammation

Taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen osteoarthritis inflammation in the knee joint over time, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of...
Too Much Fat and Sugar = Increased Pain?

Too Much Fat and Sugar = Increased Pain?

New research published in Nutrients suggests an association between pain and overweight that is independent of mechanical overload and may involve systemic phenomena. A research team from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona – Spain) observed that...
Could This Link Inflammation and Parkinson’s?

Could This Link Inflammation and Parkinson’s?

Researchers from the University of Luxembourg suggest an association between inflammation and specific genetic mutations in Parkinson’s patients. Their study highlights two biomarkers that could be used to assess Parkinson’s disease state and progression....