New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain treatment
A new map of a brain circuit specific to chronic pain suggests a promising route to treatment for…
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…
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,…
Stimulating immune cells could offer new treatment for nerve injury pain
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process…
Harnessing nanotechnology to deliver CBD to the brain for neuropathic pain relief
Reaching for CBD-infused lotion or oil may seem like a low-risk way to find pain relief, but little…
Oxford-led £11m project aims to tackle chronic pain
Scientists at the University of Oxford are leading a new project aimed at developing treatments for chronic pain.…
Antidepressants show promise for alleviating jaw pain
Certain antidepressants can help alleviate chronic jaw pain caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a research review…
Moderators call for AI controls after Reddit Answers suggests heroin for pain relief
We’ve seen artificial intelligence give some pretty bizarre responses to queries as chatbots become more common. Today, Reddit…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Tramadol found to offer limited relief for chronic pain while raising risk of serious side effects
The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it’s widely prescribed,…