Changes to one's hippocampus, the brain's memory centre, in response to prolonged pain could be an important factor for why ...

Early in the pain process, newly generated neurons in the dentate gyrus showed increased activity – suggesting the brain initially mounts a protective response to persistent pain. Over time, however, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from chronic pain may find their memory taxed by everyday "multitasking," a new study suggests. Sign up here. The study, of 24 men and women treated at a ...

Chronic pain is often seen as only a physical condition, but it can extend well beyond the body. Those living with long-term pain frequently report difficulties with memory, attention and other ...

Researchers identify the hippocampus and microglia as the "tipping point" that determines if chronic pain leads to depression ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia. This causes me constant and extreme face pain, like a vise-grip on my face. Once an MRI confirmed no brain issues, ...

Although there are many causes of neuropathic pain, it’s commonly associated with specific conditions, including diabetes (peripheral neuropathy), chemotherapy, and shingles (postherpetic neuralgia).

Remember that awful breakup from years ago? For some people, just thinking about it doesn’t just bring back bad feelings — it actually hurts. Like, physically hurts. That’s not being dramatic or ...

Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, showing ...