Rihanna songs can ease children’s post-op pain, says study


30 minutes of music from artists a child prefers would significantly reduce pain after a major surgery, says a new study at Northwestern University.

The music your child likes may not be your favourites, but when it comes to post-op pain management, your personal music taste may not benefit the patient.

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