#chronic pain

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Patient Zoë Armstrong waited years for a diagnosis; an ultrasound report finally confirmed endometriosis.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says people can wait a decade or more for diagnosis.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide and can cause debilitating pain, fatigue, bloating and infertility.
New tests used in other countries are raising hopes but are not yet available in the U.S., and experts say they won't be a complete solution.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 6, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Researchers used mouse models of chronic pain to test alternate-day fasting over 38 days.
Fasting was associated with lower pain sensitivity and, in one model, less anxiety-like behavior.
The study also found gut microbe changes, stronger gut barrier signs, and reduced neuroinflammation.
The findings are promising for mechanism research but remain far from clinical proof in humans.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 26, 2026·via newatlas.com

Researchers at Macquarie University tested swimming for chronic low back pain in 76 adults.
Participants in the swimming program improved by about 50% over eight weeks, according to the report.
Benefits remained evident at 26-week and 52-week follow-ups, though the gap narrowed over time.
The study provides early clinical evidence for a commonly recommended low-impact exercise.

DT Editorial Team·Jul 21, 2026·via refractor.io

Researchers reviewed 23 randomized controlled trials involving 2,028 adults.
Melatonin reduced pain by about 9 points on a 0 to 100 scale on average.
The supplement also improved sleep quality across the analyzed evidence.
The study suggests melatonin could help reduce reliance on higher-risk pain medications.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 30, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Medical Xpress says one in five people worldwide lives with chronic inflammatory pain.
The source text says about two thirds of patients get little relief from existing medications.
New high-detail mapping of pain-sensing neurons could help identify future drug targets.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via medicalxpress.com