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 ...

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

Ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory action may influence cancer risk, but evidence remains complex and routine use for prevention is not advised. Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers, ...

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Stress and anxiety can worsen pain by causing muscles to get tense or spasm and by raising levels of the inflammation-inducing hormone cortisol. Plus, pain signals can be dialed up or down depending ...

Researchers discovered that the earliest steps of opioid receptor signaling can move in more than one direction, fundamentally changing how pain signals are amplified or restrained. By favoring a ...

Joint pain-relieving capsules sold nationwide are being recalled after federal testing found dangerously high levels of lead that could pose serious health risks. The Food and Drug Administration said ...