New evidence linking the use of acetaminophen to development of asthma and eczema suggests that even monthly use of the drug in adolescents may more than double risk of asthma in adolescents compared to those who used none at all; yearly use was associated with a 50 per cent increase in the risk of asthma.

Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma.  New research suggests the immediate health benefits – such as reduced pain – may be the most effective motivator for helping obese individuals shed extra weight and commit to keeping ...

Taking paracetamol with fish oil could be the safest and best method of pain relief for Australia's 3.1 million arthritis sufferers, University of South Australia research has found.

University of Alberta researchers say 50 per cent of arthritis patients aren't ready for hip or knee replacement surgery. Allyson Jones and Lauren Beaupre, professors in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, believe these patients can be better managed with physical therapy until surgery is required.

You've been pregnant for 37 weeks now. You're probably thinking that the bump on your belly can't possibly get any bigger and feeling just a little bit concerned about when you'll go into

An immune cell known to cause chronic inflammation in autoimmune disorders has been identified as a possible culprit in low back pain associated with herniated discs, according to doctors at Duke University Medical Center.

A new study led by Curtin University has found that a person's beliefs about time off from work and bed rest, attitudes relating to physical activity, and health literacy abilities have a strong influence on disability related to lower back pain (LBP).

AMA Vice President, Dr Steve Hambleton, urged Australian men to be proactive about their health and seek advice and support from their family doctors to keep themselves in good shape for a longer life.

Cervical dystonia (CD) can be quite literally a pain the neck! It is a neurological condition that can cause an abnormal head position, pain and head tremor. Although CD is a physical and not a psychiatric condition, it may lead to social withdrawal and depression, as people ...

For patients suffering from small lumbar disc herniations, a new treatment option can provide relief, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.