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Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds

Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds

After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find

HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots
Reports that injection sting is excessive disputed in U.S. study

Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say

U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Prosecutors will no longer go after users or suppliers in states that permit use of the drug

Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain
Surgical and patient-specific factors play a role, researchers say

Hangovers May Be Tougher for Migraine Sufferers
Rat study helps pinpoint cause of increased headache pain

Video Games Can Play Havoc With Kids’ Joints
The younger the child, the more likely the pain, says research led by an 11-year-old