Also called: Charley horse Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They often occur after exercise or…
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles.…
A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term “muscle…
Naja is a genus of venomous elapid snakes known as cobras. Several other genera include species commonly called cobras (for example the rinkhals, or ring-necked…
Any part of your neck – muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves – can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may…
Neuropathic pain is attributed to alterations in the nervous system that sustain pain even after an injury has healed. Typically, the initial injury involves either…
Nociceptive pain is believed to be caused by the ongoing activation of pain receptors in either the surface or deep tissues of the body. There…
Your nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to…
Novo Nordisk are a global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious…
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one…
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. Nutrients include proteins,carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Healthy eating is not hard. The…
Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone,…
Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. Both terms mean that a person’s weight…
Ocular migraine, also known as a visual migraine or a migraine with aura, is a type of migraine headache that is characterized by temporary visual…
What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally…
A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep. Opiates are made from opium or have opium in them. Opiates bind to opioid receptors in…
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling, and reduced motion in your joints. It can occur in any joint, but…