Scientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially ...

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence ...

Forearm pain may feel like a dull ache, sharp pain, or stiffness. Sudden injuries to muscles, ligaments, or bones often cause forearm pain. Home remedies for forearm pain include rest, ice therapy, ...

Researchers in Hong Kong have taken a significant step towards safer and more responsive humanoid robots by developing an electronic skin that can feel touch and react to pain in a human-like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. If you happened to touch a hot stove at a family gathering this past holiday week, ...

A systematic review of studies evaluating cannabis as a pain treatment concluded that some cannabis products do likely work to reduce chronic pain a little bit. The overall reduction in pain was small ...

Imagine touching a hot stove at a family gathering. Your hand pulls back instantly, even before you clearly realise what happened. This quick action happens because pain sensors in your skin send ...

When physician Zameer Pirani teaches medical students how to treat patients with chronic pain, he ends his lectures by raising three red flags. He says the aspiring family doctors should watch out for ...

The takeaway: Researchers in China have developed an artificial skin that allows robots to sense pressure and respond in ways similar to living tissue, helping them avoid damage. The flexible ...

Having deltoid pain may feel like aching, burning, or tingling. Deltoid pain usually stems from injuries like muscle strains or nerve damage. Home remedies for deltoid pain may involve rest, ice and ...

To complement recovery after an injury, a health reporter went the herbal route with a clinical expert's guidance. One bonus ...

Human eggs have been "rejuvenated" for the first time, an advance scientists say could revolutionise IVF success rates for older couples. Although the findings need to be confirmed in more extensive ...