Chronic pain can be objectively measured using brain signals – new research
Using a brain implant that can record neural signals over many months, my research team and I have discovered objective biomarkers of chronic pain...
Your thoughts can cause neck and back pain during lifting tasks
Cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we feel when we encounter information that conflicts with our beliefs or actions, can cause real physical strain.
Recent research...
Active people can handle more pain, study finds
A recent study shows that active adults can tolerate pain better than those who don't exercise much.
This study included over 10,000 people and was...
The rising threat of back pain: What you need to know
Back pain is becoming a big problem across the globe.
A lot of people are hurting. By 2050, experts predict that over 843 million people...
The growing epidemic of chronic pain in the U.S.
According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), new cases of chronic pain are becoming more prevalent among U.S. adults than...
Scientists find the cause of chest pain
Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It's a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually...
Research offers new hope for treating knee pain
An Effective, Non-surgical Treatment for Knee Pain
In a groundbreaking study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a new non-surgical treatment has been found to significantly...
Most depression drug prescribed for chronic pain may be not effective or safe
Scientists have warned that most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness.
A major investigation into medications used...
Medicinal cannabis can safely reduce cancer pain and opioid use
A new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that medicinal cannabis may be a safe and effective treatment option...
How inflammation can cause heart failure
A recent study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital has uncovered a potential new way to treat heart failure.
Heart failure is a chronic...