A cell-specific gene therapy has been shown to silence pain encoding neurons in mice, offering a potential alternative to ...

Across neuroscience, biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University are exploring how pain is measured, understood and treated to support safer, more ...

Pain is an inevitable part of life because it is the body’s natural reaction to injuries, infections, and illnesses. The unpleasant sensation indicates that something is wrong. Typically, pain goes ...

Acute pain is sudden and intense, while chronic pain is persistent and typically lasts longer than 3 months. Acute pain is short-term and typically occurs in a specific area of the body. It is usually ...

Beyond smartwatches and smart rings, wearable health tech has another lesser-known use: pain relief. And it's already starting to show up in clinical practice.

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...