Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered how a cluster of thalamic neurons links physical pain to emotional trauma, ...

Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 85%, researchers ...

The study, published in The Journal of Pain, showed that being time in or around nature can provide people suffering from ...

For chronic pain patients, though, the brain interprets even neutral sensations as pain and suffering. In effect, pain ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

As patients increasingly turn to cannabis for chronic pain, clinicians grapple with mixed evidence and a lack of high-quality ...

Joseph Jeanmarie dealt with the pain, mostly working at a pain level of eight out of 10. Now, new technology his helping him get his life back.

USC and UCLA researchers have created a wireless device that uses AI to decode pain levels from brain activity and customize ...

Journavx is the first truly new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration in more than 20 years. But the drug is expensive, and many people can't get it yet.

Experts generally recommend doing aerobic exercise three to four times a week on nonconsecutive days to give your body a ...

Despite all the years doctors in the U.S. and Canada spend studying and training, very little time is typically dedicated to treating pain.

Living with chronic pain often makes exercise feel impossible, but experts say gentle movement can significantly improve quality of life. From walking and yoga to strength training and stretching, ...