Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Blood tests are sometimes used to help confirm or rule out conditions ...

A company is looking at blood as a possible diagnosis tool for mental illness. Blood tests can check for infections and high cholesterol, but currently, they can’t test for mental illness or pain. A ...

A new study adds to what has been emerging in the literature — namely that there appear to be gut microbiome “signatures” for various pain conditions — suggesting that microbiome-based diagnostics and ...

Rib cage stiffness goes largely unnoticed because it develops gradually. With easy daily exercises, you can restore healthy motion and relieve or prevent back pain.

Lower right back pain can come from issues with muscles, discs, joints, or internal organs. Numbness, tingling, or weakness with lower right back pain is often a sign of nerve involvement. Using ice ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...