A sizable proportion of people who are taken to hospitals for heart attacks -- more than a third, and more women than men -- do not have chest pain and, as a result, may not receive lifesaving treatment.

A sizable proportion of people who are taken to hospitals for heart attacks -- more than a third, and more women than men -- do not have chest pain and, as a result, may not receive lifesaving treatment.

Chest pain is one of the hallmarks of having a heart attack, but a new U.S. study suggests women aren't as likely as men to have that symptom when they enter hospital.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women, especially younger women, are more likely than men to show up at the hospital with no chest pain or discomfort after having a heart attack, a new study suggests. Those symptoms, or lack of symptoms, can result in delayed medical care and differences in treatment that might in turn help explain why women in the study were also more likely to die of their heart ...

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Two out of five women having a heart attack do not experience chest pain, according to a new study.

Leg pain refers to any kind of pain that occurs between the heels and the pelvis. There are many reasons for leg pain, and not all of them are caused by a problem that originates in the leg; some injuries or spinal problems can cause aches and pains in the leg(s). Leg pain can be long-term, transitory, intermittent, acute, or slowly progressive. Pain may affect just part of the leg, such as the ...

Low-dose aspirin may be just as effective as the more expensive Plavix when combined with a walking program to treat leg pain thats associated with narrowing of the leg arteries.

A revolutionary new treatment for chronic back pain has met with positive results in an Irish trial. Patients in Ireland have reacted well to the Nevro implantable spinal cord stimulation device currently being trialled at Dublins St Vincents University Hospital.

Cindy Burgener says chronic pain is a disease and she wants to help those afflicted through an American Chronic Pain Association support group. The group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce office. The group is free.

Researchers have found the key to understanding how memories of pain are stored in the brain. More importantly, the researchers are also able to suggest how these memories can be erased, making it possible to ease chronic pain.

Women make up the vast majority of the nation's 116 million chronic pain sufferers, yet doctors frequently dismiss their complaints as all in their heads, sending them on years-long searches for relief, a patient told senators today.

(Medical Xpress) -- A team of researchers led by Stefan Seidel from the University Department of Neurology at the MedUni Vienna has demonstrated that and how mirror therapy, as it is known, can help patients reduce the symptoms of phantom pain following limb amputations. This is achieved by stimulating a "motor network in the brain that "substitutes for" the original motor centre.

-- Initiation of Phase III study for lead product COL-003 in patients with chronic low back pain-- F...

Dr Otis is clinical psychologist in the Research Service of the VA Boston Healthcare System and associate professor in the department of psychiatry and psychology at Boston University.

If your belly enters a room seconds before you do, chances are youre on a first-name basis with Chief Aching Back.

A revolutionary new treatment for chronic back pain has met with positive results in an Irish trial. Patients in Ireland have reacted well to the Nevro implantable spinal cord stimulation device currently being trialled at Dublins St Vincents University Hospital.

CHICAGO - Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from back pain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Atlanta Hawks 90-79 on Monday.

Some things to know about back pain; carrying more weight increases back pain by 20 pecent; more muscle means more support for your back; proper posture will help reduce back strain and walking around brings oxygen to your spine.

(HealthDay) -- Treatment of patients with lower back pain (LBP) using a classification-based physical therapy approach shows no statistically significant superiority to treatment with usual physical therapy care, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Spine.

Editor's note: This is the first column in a two-part series. Check next week's Tuesday health section to read the second column. Children generally do not complain of back pain. When this complaint is heard, the initial impulse i Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vail spine surgeon writes about ...

Scientists at the research clinic of the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, 741 Brady St., Davenport, are looking for 120 older adults in the Quad-City area to participate in a study called Collaborative Care for Older Adults. People ages 65 years or older who have low back pain are invited to participate in this clinical trial, which will use standard medical and chiropractic treatments ...

There's been a rise in stomach flu cases in Genesee County and medical officials said it's is spreading. "It's occurring and you can see it at this time of the year," said Gary Johnson, Genesee Health Department medical director.

One of my main goals in life is to make it through an entire winter without getting sick, and I was so, so very close this time around. The mild winter combined with the flu shot and my wife's demands that I wash my hands 9,000 times a dayto the point where the skin has been stripped away from my hands entirely and I now appear to have the hands of a burn victimwere proving decidedly effective ...

Local hospitals Thursday said there was an uptick this week in cases of a stomach bug called norovirus, a highly contagious illness that causes diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.

Marshall Guest, a spokesman for the Georgia House Speaker, says Talton is "doing better this morning."

HAINESVILLE At first, Becky Jakubowski, 43, mistook heart attack symptoms for the flu. She was attending her 25th class reunion when the Hainesville woman was hit with an upset stomach. She also felt pain reminiscent of heart burn. She slept poorly and couldnt catch her breath.Jakubowski also had pain in her arms over Labor Day weekend of 2011. Her flu symptoms dissipated, but she was still ...

With an estimated 20 million infections a year nationwide, norovirus is the No. 1 cause of the intestinal crud people call stomach flu.

The Associated Press The Associated Press MIAMI Officials with Princess Cruise Lines say a stomach virus affected nearly 100 passengers on a ship that arrived in South Florida as passengers on another ship complained of gastrointestinal illness. A total of 92 passengers and 13 crew members on the Ruby Princess were affected by the Norovirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. The ...

J-Rich said condition "nothing major" Magic SG Jason Richardson said he thought he had heartburn until running to warm up before Sunday's game, but stopped when he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Elizabeth Smart's wedding; "GMA's" silent movie; heart health.

Jason Richardson has missed the last two games with chest pains.

Man complained of chest pains while eating a 'triple bypass burger.'

When it comes to heart disease, men and women may not be created equal. But what accounts for the differences between them: gender or age?

Its a new year and, with it, comes a new lease on life for Zack Fout. Back in July, the 17-year old Fout woke up with some chest pains. Not knowing what to make of it, he took some over-the-counter pain medicine and it went away. The next day, however, the pain was back.

Carl Brizzi said in a statement Tuesday that he has undergone treatment for chest paints.

A sizable proportion of people who are taken to hospitals for heart attacks -- more than a third, and more women than men -- do not have chest pain and, as a result, may not receive lifesaving treatment.

While younger women rarely have heart attacks, those who do face a greater risk of dying while in the hospital compared with men the same age -- especially if they don't present with the classic symptom: chest pain.

Women are more likely to have heart attacks that don't announce themselves with crushing chest pain. And women having heart attacks like those are more likely to die than men.

A new study says heart attacks in women may go unnoticed because they don't experience symptoms typical in men, such as chest pain

New study finds differences according to gender, age, in heart attack risks and symptoms: What should women know?

Younger women hospitalized with heart attacks are more likely to die than men of the same age, according to 'provocative' research

When it comes to heart disease, men and women may not be created equal. But what accounts for the differences between them: gender or age?

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan's health has shown considerable improvement after abdominal surgeries earlier this month. The megastar's post-surgery pain has reduced and doctors, satisfied with his progress, have allowed him to take a bath and have a better intake of food.

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is still in pain. Within a week of undergoing two abdominal surgeries, the megastar is likely to go under the knife for his abdominal pain at the Seven Hills Hospital here, as he indicated that more doctors have been called for consultation over his condition, which he isn't ready to reveal.

Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was under observation in a Mumbai hospital Friday awaiting further surgery -- his third in a week -- to treat recurring abdominal pain, reports said.

WORLD No.1 Yani Tseng has overcome a medical scare to begin the final round of the Women's Australian Open.

Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is under observation in a Mumbai hospital awaiting further surgery - his third in a week - to treat recurring abdominal pain, reports say.

Mary Anderson lies in her hospital bed after abdominal surgery. She's swollen, frustrated and in pain.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan recovering from abdominal surgery

Approximately one-half of all adults will suffer from neck pain at some point in their lives. For some individuals, the pain is a nagging inconvenience, for others it can feel like an undeserved life sentence of pain and disability.

It is estimated that 70 percent to 80 percent of the population will at some time have neck pain that significantly affects their normal function.

WICHITA, KS-- - Auburn Hills Chiropractic announced that their Goddard chiropractor offers spinal decompression therapy, a non-invasive treatment for relieving chronic back and neck pain. The treatment ...

FENTON, MO-- - Chiropractor Dr. Margaret Freihaut from Fenton Family Chiropractic has been offering acupuncture treatments to her patients since she earned her acupuncturist's license in 1995. According ...

Dear Dr. K: Most nights I fall asleep feeling fine. But I wake up in the morning with a literal pain in my neck. What can I do? Dear Reader: Without even realizing it, you may be putting stress and strain on your neck muscles at night.

Chiropractors in San Diego at New Century Spine Centers reveal new and improved spinal decompression therapy program for eliminating back and neck pain.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 13, 2012 Located in the mission valley area of San Diego, chiropractor Michael Pritsker has been saving hundreds of people from back pain for over a decade with non-surgical spinal decompression therapy and advanced ...

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Two out of five women having a heart attack do not experience chest pain, according to a new study.