Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered how a cluster of thalamic neurons links physical pain to emotional trauma, ...

Scientists have discovered a brain circuit that gives pain its emotional sting, explaining why some hurts linger as suffering ...

For chronic pain patients, though, the brain interprets even neutral sensations as pain and suffering. In effect, pain ...

Up to 4% of women may be affected by a condition that can cause intense pain, burning, tingling and other distressing ...

In acute pain, IA increases – acting like a natural sedative for the pain pathways – but in chronic pain, this current ...

The brains of infants may process pain differently from those of adults. What any of this feels like we still don’t know.

Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

A new study reveals that when we experience short-term (acute) pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals - like pressing the brakes - to keep them from going into overdrive. But in ...

The body's chief executive Kellie Beirne admitted the legal row caused "a lot of pain and anguish for many, many people".

Perfect Wave // Shutterstock Chronic pain is extremely common. What is it, and why is it so hard for many Americans to get relief? Muscle and joint aches. Shooting, stinging, or burning pain.

Research suggests that better understanding the psychological and neurological components of chronic pain may lead to better treatments.