Strengthened warning labels about the risks of addiction will be placed on benzodiazepines such as Valium (diazepam), which ...

Often prescribed to treat conditions such as pain, insomnia and anxiety, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory ...

The landscape of prescription painkillers in America has transformed from a medical solution into a national crisis that touches every community. These medications, classified as opioids, ...

A variety of pain-relieving drugs are available both over the counter and by prescription. SelectStock/Vetta via Getty Images Without the ability to feel pain, life is more dangerous. To avoid injury, ...

Popping pills like candies has become a common practice. This holds true for painkillers as well. People often take ...

Concerns have been growing for years about the number of people in the U.S. taking powerful, and highly addictive, opioid prescription painkillers. Now a new report adds to that concern by ...

Research shared exclusively with Spotlight shows the extent of the UK’s dependency on pain medication. By Zoë Grünewald More than one in ten Britons rely on painkillers to get through the day, ...

Do you find yourself reaching for painkillers every day to combat those persistent aches and pains? Many of us have been there, seeking quick relief from discomfort without giving it a second thought.

As the nation grapples with an opioid epidemic that is now killing 78 people per day, new research suggests that an alternate form of treatment may be just around the corner. In a study released ...

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Patients got fewer narcotic painkillers and overdoses declined after two problem drugs were removed from the market in 2010, a large study of insurance claims reported Monday. The researchers looked ...

Discover the hidden dangers of regular NSAID use, including potential damage to your liver, kidneys, and gut. Learn safer ...