Duke scientists discover brain center that strongly shuts down pain
In a new study, researchers have found a small area of the brain that could profoundly control the sense of pain.
This brain center turns...
This hormone causes women to experience more pain than men
Of all these female-prevalent pain disorders, migraines are among the most common, with about 35 million migraine patients in the United States, and three...
For better migraine headache treatment, try some yoga
In a new study, researchers found that adding yoga to the regularly prescribed migraine treatment may be better than medication alone.
The new finding suggests...
This exercise may effectively prevent frailty in older people
In a new study, researchers found that strength training can be an effective way for older people to stay healthy while at home during...
Common painkiller may have a big impact on liver health
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, widely used over the counter to treat pain and fever.
It’s well-established...
Scientists develop a new way to treat chronic pain
In a new study, researchers have developed a new way to treat chronic pain.
With a compound designed and developed by the researchers themselves, they...
Causes and treatments of common gut pain: What you need to know
Everyone has pain or discomfort in their gut occasionally.
Maybe you ate something that didn’t agree with you. Or you had an infection that made...
Botox injections may reduce chronic migraine headaches
In a new review study, researchers found evidence supports the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches.
They found...
Why light could worsen migraine headaches
Ask anyone who suffers from migraine headaches what they do when they're having an attack, and you're likely to hear "go into a dark...
Aspirin may help prevent and treat migraine headaches
In a new study, researchers have proposed aspirin as a possible option for consideration by primary care providers who treat the majority of patients...