A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men.

New research reveals why women experience chronic pain more frequently than men, uncovering key biological differences in pain processing.

Low back pain affects an estimated one in four American adults and is the leading contributor to disability globally. In most ...

Patients with chronic postoperative pain exhibited a higher risk for dementia compared with those without chronic postoperative pain.

A data analysis published in a scientific journal indicates that differences with placebo are marginal for most treatments ...

ST. LOUIS — Chronic low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the U.S., affecting millions—including ...

Explore the rubber hand illusion and its surprising ability to reduce pain. Discover innovative approaches to pain relief.

Summary: A new study shows that the rubber hand illusion can reduce the intensity of pain caused by heat. Researchers found ...

If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part of their own body under certain conditions. What sounds like a gimmick could one day be used to help ...

My spouse suffers from chronic pain after a back injury five years ago. The pain affects his ability to work and enjoy day-to ...

Two national datasets explored the relationship between pain and cigarette, e-cigarette, cannabis, and alcohol use in cancer survivors.

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