chronic pain : Science World Report

Jul 25, 2016 06:32 AM EDT

Women, Elderly At High Risks Of Opioid Addiction Due To Chronic Pains

A national survey of alcohol and substance abuse showed that chronic pain is one of the main reasons why people engage in these behaviors.

May 16, 2016 08:50 AM EDT

Cells Carry Memory Of Injury, Reveal Why Chronic Pain Lasts, Study Says

A new study offers clues why chronic pain lasts even if the cause of the injury has already been gone.

Feb 18, 2016 12:17 PM EST

Acupuncture: Could It Provide Relief For Fibromyalgia Patients?

This traditional Chinese medicine has been in use for thousands of years and it could help fibromyalgia patients.

Feb 11, 2016 06:55 PM EST

Could A Protein Block Out Chronic Pain?

Researchers at the University College of London have discovered how to treat chronic pain in mice by blocking a protein that's linked to a stress response in the brain. The findings are published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Dec 29, 2015 12:02 AM EST

After An Overdose, Many Patients Still Get Opioid Prescriptions

New findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine show that nearly 90 percent of patients with chronic pain continue to get prescription opioids even following an overdose--putting these patients at an increased risk of a new overdose.

Dec 16, 2015 11:12 AM EST

Acupuncture May Help Treat Children With Chronic Pain

Acupuncture may help some children fighting chronic pain, according to a recent study.

Dec 04, 2015 04:31 PM EST

GM Mice Can't Feel Pain: The Secret to Ending Chronic Pain

Genetically modified mice may reveal the secret to a painless life. Researchers have recreated mice that have the same mutation that allows people to be unable to feel pain.

Nov 10, 2015 08:08 AM EST

New Implantable, Wireless Device May Block Pain Signals with Light

A new implantable, wireless device may be able to block pain signals in the body and the spinal cord before the signals reach the brain. The new device could be huge when it comes to battling chronic pain.

Oct 08, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

Mental Disorders are a Risk Factor for Chronic Pain in Teenagers

A team of researchers have discovered that a quarter of teenagers experience chronic pain when they've also experienced a mental disorder.

Jul 09, 2015 01:36 PM EDT

This Internet Program May Be An Alternative For Some Patients With Chronic Pain

The American Academy of Medicine estimates that over 100 million Americans are dealing with chronic pain. Though issues resulting from chronic pain are oftentimes treated with different types of medication, researchers at Washington State University have discovered that patients can manage pain and ...

Mar 04, 2015 10:05 AM EST

Spider Venom May Help Create Medicine that Can Kill Chronic Pain

You wouldn't think that spider venom could help those in pain--but that seems to be the case, according to a new study.

Jan 14, 2015 10:08 PM EST

Treating Chronic Pain: Options Should Be Different For Everyone

Researchers at Indiana University are working on how to help patients suffering from chronic pain, a critical, oftentimes overlooked health issue that's estimated to affect over 100 million Americans. They're studying multidisciplinary approaches to treatments that involve both the patients' perspec...