Shaquille O'Neal toggled between referring to opioids and powerful nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories when recounting his use ...

The larvae, which infests bodies freshwater bodies of water like lakes, rivers and ponds has a trick for burrowing into the ...

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal endured various injuries throughout his 19-year career by taking a lot of painkillers.

Shaquille O’Neal is getting candid about his use of painkillers. Appearing on the Monday, August 11 episode of the “Armchair ...

Long-term and unabated use of painkillers—especially over-the-counter ones—can harm your kidneys by reducing blood flow and ...

Taking pills too often has its price. Excessive consumption puts internal organs in danger, causes dependence, and lessens ...

Shaquille O'Neal opens up about a time he was taking a lot of pain pills and whether or not that classifies him as an addict.

A new technique used during heart surgery freezes pain signals, reducing recovery time, minimizing narcotic use and lowering pain-related complications for patients.

A former nurse at a Stamford outpatient surgical clinic will spend five months in prison for tampering with vials of powerful ...

Anti-inflammatory painkillers A bruise, sprain, or broken bone from an injury all lead to tissue inflammation, an immune response that can lead to swelling and redness as the body tries to heal.

Doctors petition FDA for 'black box' warning on combining painkillers, tranquilizers Patients with acute pain, such as that caused by an injury, usually need prescription opiates for only three days.