Magic Mushroom Compound Could Lower Chronic Pain

Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may provide long-lasting relief from chronic nerve pain...

Scientists Find the Key to Treating Chronic Pain

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine may have uncovered a surprising new strategy for treating chronic nerve pain: repairing the tiny energy factories...

Acupuncture May Safely Ease Chronic Back Pain in Older People

A large study has found that acupuncture may help older adults with chronic low back pain feel less pain, move more easily, and improve...

Obesity May Quietly Damage Nerves Throughout the Body

A team of scientists in Germany has developed a new artificial intelligence system that can scan an entire mouse body in incredible detail. Using this...

Scientists Discover New Way to Reduce Chronic Nerve Pain

Millions of people around the world live with chronic nerve pain, a condition that can make even simple everyday sensations feel painful. For some people,...

Common FDA-Approved Drug May Help People Recover from Surgery with Less Pain

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have discovered that a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may help...

Scientists Create a Powerful New Painkiller That Could Replace Opioids

Researchers in Japan have developed a new type of painkiller that may one day offer strong pain relief without the dangerous risks linked to...

A Simple Change in Walking Style May Help Protect Aging Knees

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term joint pain around the world. The condition affects millions of people, especially adults over...

Single Dose of Psilocybin May Relieve Nerve Pain for Weeks

Scientists at the University of Reading have discovered that psilocybin, the active compound found in magic mushrooms, may provide long-lasting relief from nerve pain...

Free Online Tai Chi Program Could Ease Chronic Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in Australia and around the world. The condition happens when the protective...