Aston University bioscientist receives £125,000 to investigate genetic reasons for neurodegeneration
Aston University bioscientist Dr John Reynolds has won a £125,000 Springboard grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences…
As Opioid Use Declines, Gabapentinoid Co-Prescribing Rises
The number of U.S. individuals on long-term opioid therapy fell from 5.6 million in 2015 to 4.2 million…
Melbourne Comedy Festival: Grace Jarvis on comedy as an autistic artform, chronic pain and working in a sex shop
Grace Jarvis is a comedian who works in a sex shop. Yes, those jokes practically write themselves. But…
Noelia Castillo Ramos: 25-year-old woman ends life via Euthanasia after mental health issues, paralysis and court battle with family: “I just want to leave in peace”
How much pain is a person expected to tolerate before they are allowed to die in peace? For…
Subtle Signs Of A Chronic Freeze Trauma Response
In a TikTok post, a somatic practitioner offered a simple yet complex answer to people questioning why they…
Disability and chronic pain made motherhood isolating for Megan
Megan Blin had spent much of her young life “pretending” she didn’t have any physical limitations. But when…
Chronic back pain linked to heightened sound sensitivity in the brain
People with chronic back pain process everyday sounds differently, and more intensely, than people without pain, according to…
UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy
Neuropathy – chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet – is a challenging fact of…
NIH’s continued investment fuels TMJ pain research
Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary…
How Long Does Ibuprofen Last? Here’s How To Know When It’s Time for Another Dose
For many of us, especially as we age, pain becomes an unfortunate, daily part of life. In fact,…