A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that ...

There was a dramatic surge in chronic pain prevalence among American adults three years after the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic, according to a study ...

(Original Caption) San Diego: Redskins quarterback Doug Williams writhes in pain after injuring his leg. More than 51 million Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021 alone, according to CDC reports ...

Sometimes, a study on one topic can reveal important issues in another. Case in point: A recent Lancet study explored what a person’s life was like before they developed chronic pain — the diseases ...

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Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

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

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Age is probably not the reason behind your joint pain, even if you’re an older athlete, according to Shmerling, the former ...

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