Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company. Shareholders of Kimberly-Clark will own about 54% of the combined company. Kenvue shareholders will own about 46%. The combined company will have a large stable of household brands under one roof, putting … Read more
Researchers have long been trying to pinpoint the specific factors that play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder as diagnosis rates skyrocket. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services is planning to release a report this month that will link prenatal exposure to acetaminophen — a popular pain reliever … Read more
A real ache-ievement! Duke University researchers have devised a promising, potent pain reliever — seemingly without the harmful side effects and addictive highs of opioids. While opioids interact with numerous cellular pathways, the experimental drug is more selective. SBI-810 targets a receptor in the brain and spinal cord, activating a single pain-relief signal while steering … Read more
If you’ve ever been to a magic show, you know how easy it is to “trick” your brain into seeing something that isn’t quite there. Now, a new study published in the journal Pain Reports has unveiled an effective but unusual illusion that has exciting implications for pain management. The researchers were exploring a phenomenon … Read more
Brace yourself — AAA predicts that 7.85 million Americans will cram into overstuffed airplanes between Saturday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, to get away for the holidays. Some of the most stressful aspects of seasonal air travel, like weather delays, lost luggage and long lines of weary wanderers, are out of your control. But … Read more
Could om take the edge off of ouch? A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation is an effective strategy for pain relief. The research, published in Biological Psychiatry, analyzed pain signatures in MRI scans to determine the relationship between mindfulness and the body’s experience of pain. When asked to rate their pain, participants trained in mindfulness … Read more
Lettuce celebrate! Dr. Kunal Sood, a pain management specialist in Maryland, is sharing a cheap, unconventional hack for joint pain — wrapping cabbage leaves around the afflicted area. “Cabbage leaves have been used in some cultures as a topical application to reduce both inflammation and pain,” Sood explained in a TikTok last week. “It is … Read more
Three in 10 Americans have had zero days completely pain-free in the last month and 28% feel some kind of pain every single day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that nearly half of respondents suffer from chronic pain – whether diagnosed or not. 3 in 10 Americans have had zero … Read more
She wasn’t going to let her period cramp her style. Cardi B let it drop in an interview that — before going on a date with Offset, her now-estranged husband — she sipped on a special cocktail. “I drank two ibuprofens and I drank gelatin … and that stopped my period,” bragged Cardi B, 31, … Read more
Cancer patients have a difficult journey and often find it hard to cope with the physical and emotional impact of their diagnosis. A new study reveals that a surprising number of cancer patients turn to alcohol to such a degree that they’re considered binge drinkers. “It is so difficult to hear of and live with … Read more
An innovative new treatment might soon help millions of people worldwide who suffer from migraines. Researchers have used a device that delivers a stream of air to cool the nerves at the back of the nose, providing relief from migraine pain — sometimes within minutes. The medical device, called a CoolStat transnasal thermal regulating device, … Read more
If you’re not using obscenities on a regular basis, WTF? Swearing is linked to a range of benefits, scientists say, and those who swear show signs of greater intelligence. Obscenities are found in all cultures and languages and have likely been with us since the first caveman stubbed his toe. And it probably was a … Read more
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is giving some earnest advice for the AARP crowd — how to resolve excruciating back pain. The 55-year-old “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host revealed in an interview with WSJ Magazine he’s digging into the book “Healing Back Pain: The Mind Body Connection,” by John E. Sarno, aimed at helping folks overcome their back … Read more