Pain : Science World Report

Dec 01, 2016 03:37 AM EST

Use Of Prescribed Pain Relievers Has Significant Difference Among Patients With And Without Alzheimer's Disease

What is the most common pain reliever used by patients?

Nov 22, 2016 03:50 AM EST

Suffering From Arthritis? An Exocet Thumb Implant Shows Promise In Pain Relief

A new implant shows promise as a potent treatment for thumb arthritis. It significantly reduced pain and swelling among patients.

Nov 16, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Cannabis News: Researchers Identified Cannabinoid Receptor That Can Ease Chronic Pain Without The 'High'

Researchers have identified a compound that targets cannabinoid receptors in the brain to ease chronic pain, but without the side effects of medical marijuana.

Sep 01, 2016 05:53 AM EDT

Painkiller-Sedative Mix Can Cause Death, FDA Warns

FDA warned that taking a combination of painkiller and sedative can have adverse effects including death.

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 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.

Feb 06, 2016 04:54 PM EST

Meditation May Help U.S. Veterans Manage Chronic Pain

Meditation may be helpful for U.S. veterans when it comes to managing chronic pain, according to a recent study.

Jan 12, 2016 06:15 PM EST

Exercising Helps Get Rid Of Low Back Pain

Statistics show that close to 80 percent of U.S. adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. And while it may seem easier to just stay in bed and wait out the pain, a new study shows that exercise may best way to...

Dec 28, 2015 11:12 PM EST

IBS Patients Show Long-Term Benefits With Psychotherapy

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects an estimated 7 to 16 percent of the U.S. population.

Dec 08, 2015 06:34 PM EST

Ibuprofen Patch Can Relieve Pain For Up To 12 Hours

Researchers at the University of Warwick have created an ibuprofen patch that is applied directly to where pain is located on your body--providing pain-relief for up to 12 hours.

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 11, 2015 02:00 PM EST