Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief. New approach targets pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched.

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

Pain is an inevitable part of life because it is the body’s natural reaction to injuries, infections, and illnesses. The unpleasant sensation indicates that something is wrong. Typically, pain goes ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

The abnormal tissues range from black blisters to red nodules and white-hot cysts. They grow throughout the pelvic cavity, latching on to the ovaries and peritoneum or infiltrating the bowel and ...

This article is also available as a pdf version. Listen to the author discussing chronic pain and her own experiences on the Nature Podcast. Philip Kass spends 90% of his day lying on a twin bed in a ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...