Suicide Disease
Can you imagine a condition where the pain is so intense it's actually called the "suicide disease"? Described as electric shocks in the face, patients living with trigeminal neuralgia, live in excruciating pain each day. But now relief is in sight.
Can you imagine a condition where the pain is so intense it's actually called the "suicide disease"? Described as electric shocks in the face, patients living with trigeminal neuralgia, live in excruciating pain each day. But now relief is in sight.
Supplements To Be the New Health Trend, Experts Say
Some doctors predict the health trends over the next few years will involved vitamin supplements.
Some doctors predict the health trends over the next few years will involved vitamin supplements.
Bare Feet Could Cause Falls Among the Elderly
Wearing shoes may help prevent falls among the elderly.
Wearing shoes may help prevent falls among the elderly.
Glucosamine May Not Be Able to Treat Back Pain
A new study finds glucosamine-- commonly used to treat lower back pain-- is ineffective.
A new study finds glucosamine-- commonly used to treat lower back pain-- is ineffective.
Dealing With High Heel Pain
Constantly wearing high heels can have a dramatic impact on your feet and legs. Doctors have some recommendations that help keep you comfortable while looking your best.
Constantly wearing high heels can have a dramatic impact on your feet and legs. Doctors have some recommendations that help keep you comfortable while looking your best.
How Many Concussions are Too Many?
Concussions occur all too frequently in sports, and can be especially dangerous for young athletes.
Concussions occur all too frequently in sports, and can be especially dangerous for young athletes.
Employees With Migraines Can Reduce Productivity
When employees come to work with migraines, productivity goes down.
When employees come to work with migraines, productivity goes down.
Coma to Cure Pain
A woman who suffers from intolerable pain is undergoing a procedure where she is put into a coma with hopes of reprogramming her brain's pain response system.
A woman who suffers from intolerable pain is undergoing a procedure where she is put into a coma with hopes of reprogramming her brain's pain response system.
Darker Alcohol Leads to Nastier Hangovers
Drinking dark alcoholic beverages like bourbon and red wine could make for a nastier hangover than drinking clear alcohol-- like vodka or gin.
Drinking dark alcoholic beverages like bourbon and red wine could make for a nastier hangover than drinking clear alcohol-- like vodka or gin.
Dr. Nancy Talks About Foot Pain
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Ann Curry as part of "Today's Daily Dose", focusing on foot problems.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) speaks with Ann Curry as part of "Today's Daily Dose", focusing on foot problems.
Elderly With Joint Pain Have An Increased Risk of Falling
Falling is dangerous and sometimes even deadly for older Americans. A new study says seniors, 70 years and older who suffer with chronic bone and joint pain have an increased risk of falling.
Falling is dangerous and sometimes even deadly for older Americans. A new study says seniors, 70 years and older who suffer with chronic bone and joint pain have an increased risk of falling.
Vitamin D Can Help Prevent Elderly Falls
Vitamin D supplements might help prevent falls among nursing home residents.
Vitamin D supplements might help prevent falls among nursing home residents.
Most Med Students Encourage Alternative Medicine Use
A new survey of med students finds three-quarters believe conventional Western medicine would benefit by incorporating alternative therapies.
A new survey of med students finds three-quarters believe conventional Western medicine would benefit by incorporating alternative therapies.
New Oxycontin
The FDA has approved a new formulation of the popular painkiller Oxycontin that makes it harder to crush, which manufacturers hope will lower the risk for abuse.
The FDA has approved a new formulation of the popular painkiller Oxycontin that makes it harder to crush, which manufacturers hope will lower the risk for abuse.
Knee Surgery Gets Beauty Queen Back in the Pageant
A Connecticut beauty pageant contestant gets her life back after knee surgery.
A Connecticut beauty pageant contestant gets her life back after knee surgery.
Painkiller Overdoses Are On the Rise
Overdoses of prescription painkillers went up 65% in seven years.
Overdoses of prescription painkillers went up 65% in seven years.
Height and Health
Is there a link between your height and your health?
Is there a link between your height and your health?
World Trade Center Dust Still Causing Headaches 7 Years Later
Those caught in the dust cloud caused by the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 suffered from headaches at least 7 years later.
Those caught in the dust cloud caused by the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 suffered from headaches at least 7 years later.
Texting Is Apparently Not a Cause For Headaches in Teens
Texting and video games apparently do no lead to headaches in teens.
Texting and video games apparently do no lead to headaches in teens.
Chronic Pains
Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Natalie Morales as part of "TODAY'S Daily Dose", focusing on chronic aches and pains.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Natalie Morales as part of "TODAY'S Daily Dose", focusing on chronic aches and pains.
