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US Pain Foundation Patient Turned Advocate Speaks to Senate

Cindy Steinberg shares little-known facts about opioid users and addiction while providing recommendations to move pain care in the US forward.

Cindy Steinberg of the US Pain Foundation shared with the Senate HELP committee some little-known facts about opioid users and addiction.

Attention Uninsured Vets: Coverage Available NOW thru January 31, 2017

Are you one of the more than 124,000 vets that do not have health insurance? Read on for steps you can take to get affordable coverage today.

If you are an uninsured veteran you may be eligible for health insurance coverage through the ACA. Open enrollment is happening now through 1/31/17. Learn more.

OTC Medications Can Be Dangerous. Survey Finds Consumers Make Risky Decisions

It's important to know the health risks associated with over-the-counter medication. Here's what you should know to protect yourself and still get the pain relief you need.

New survey reveals 1 in 5 Americans don't consider safety factors when choosing OTC pain medication, putting themselves at risk of harmful effects. Here's what you need to know.

Unhealthy Western Diet May be Linked to Pain

Take a long, hard look at what you’re putting into your mouth! What you eat could actually be causing your aches and pains.

More evidence that the unhealthy diet favored by people living in the west is linked to chronic pain and inflammation.

FDA Approves Auto-inject Rescue Medication for Opioid Overdose

Evzio (naloxone hydrochloride injection) now can be used at home to prevent accidental overdoses

FDA approves auto-inject rescue medication for opioid overdose. Evzio (naloxone hydrochloride) now can be used at home to prevent accidental opioid overdoses.

New Migraine Prevention for Teens

Teenagers suffering from migraine headaches now have a new FDA-approved option.

FDA approves Topamax (topiramate) for the prevention of migraine headaches in teens (ages 12-17). For FDA-approved treatment in this patient population.

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