According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, massage therapy may be the best treatment for those suffering from chronic low back pain. Massage patients were twice as likely as those receiving standard care to report significant improvements in both their pain and function.

Massage More Effective for Low Back Pain than Standard Care

The series of monthly broadcast reports features new research from Annals of Internal Medicine, clinical guidelines, healthcare public policy issues and a host of other topics.

Two studies published in Annals of Internal Medicine found drinking coffee lowers your risk for death.

Coffee Drinking and Mortality--Audio

Coffee Drinking and Mortality

Yoga is as effective as physical therapy for easing low back pain according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study is unique in that participants were mostly economically disadvantaged and racially diverse.

Yoga, Physical Therapy or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain--Audio

Yoga, Physical Therapy or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says more than half of U.S. travelers who are eligible to receive a pre-travel measles vaccine are not getting it, which could result in outbreaks here in the U.S.

Massage More Effective for Low Back Pain than Standard Care

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