You might think you know what it feels like to have sore, tight muscles. But, sometimes, what feels like a muscle ache is actually a more complex problem — one that's related to nerves. "It's much ...

“Menthol and camphor [a common ingredient in remedies applied to the skin] work by producing a cooling sensation that can reduce inflammation and ease discomfort,” Parnacott explains. Helfrich echoes ...

Pain is an unfortunate part of life. As much as we'd like to avoid it, sometimes we just can't. Injuries occur unexpectedly, putting a bump (and sometimes a major detour) into our daily routines.

KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist and faculty member at the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian ...

When muscle pain strikes, many reach for over-the-counter pain relievers without considering what might be missing from their body. Magnesium, an essential mineral involved in hundreds of biochemical ...

"Whether it's warm weather, whether it's cold weather, whether it's changes in humidity, changes in pressure and things like ...

According to ZOE Health Study, a health science company staking claim to running the “world’s largest COVID science project with over four million participants”, their latest data finds that the top ...

Whether you've been diagnosed with arthritis or you're an athlete who frequently pushes your physical limits, muscle pain is just that — a pain. It can inhibit a person's ability to recover and relax, ...

For decades, statins have been the quiet workhorses of cardiology, cutting heart attack and stroke risk for millions while ...

Back pain isn't always about posture or injury. Doctors say unaddressed stress can quietly tense muscles, disrupt sleep and ...

You wake up feeling like you’ve run a marathon, even though you didn’t work out. Your body feels heavy, sore, and achy—almost like you’re coming down with something. But you’re not sick. What’s ...