Mindset Matters: Is Anxiety Causing You Pain?
Most people have heard the phrase “mind over matter.” So what does that mean for the chronically anxious mind? New research explores the implicat...
Condition Center: Chronic Pain Conditions
The Real Fountain of Youth
In a culture obsessed with youth, it’s easy to market endless products that claim to halt aging. While there may be no magic elixir, new research p...
Morphine or Friendship: Which is the Better Painkiller?
Friends might help ease the pain during difficult times, but could their company be as strong as morphine?
In Pain? Snail Venom May Soothe It
Have you ever wondered where ingredients for pharmaceutical drugs come from? Though medicines are sometimes engineered in a sterile lab, researchers ...
Panic Attacks: A Scary Reality
Amber Smith, of Rugby, England, wanted the world to see how a panic attack affects a person.
Pain In Her Neck
It's no wonder that the saying "pain in the neck" is so relatable--most people know how frustrating neck pain can be. And new research suggests that ...
Ouch! Managing Chronic Pain
Pain management is complex. But is it possible--or even desirable--to eliminate all pain?
How Meditation Might Help Chronic Pain
Veterans who have been wounded often deal with chronic pain conditions. A new study suggests they might be able to help themselves.
Brooke Shields Recovers From Double Wrist Surgery
Known for her iconic roles in "The Blue Lagoon" and "Pretty Baby," actress Brooke Shields recently showed off some new wrist accessories: massive arm...
Why Exercise Before Pregnancy May Benefit Expecting Moms
Pelvic pain during pregnancy is one of those uncomfortable byproducts of motherhood. But staying active in the months prior may help.
Floating Away the Stress
The next time you're stressed, you may want to consider floating away from it all.
Pharmacists Combat Drug Overdose
Sometimes pain treatment comes at a deadly cost.
Brewing Pain Medication
Yeast has long been known to breadmakers, but a new version may now be making something very different.
Ouch, That Hurts! Americans in Pain
Americans are in pain — and there may be a lot of them.
Narrowing In on Pituitary Tumors
Luckily, most people don’t have pituitary tumors. For those who might, however, these tumors may be hard to find. But all that may be about to chan...
Drinking, Disability and Chronic Pain
Managing chronic pain in conditions like fibromyalgia can be tricky, but a little beer might help.
Acupuncture: The New Frontier in Stress Relief?
The thought of having needles inserted into your body may sound stressful. But for those who regularly get acupuncture treatments, the process can ac...
Om-ing Through Chronic Pain
People get on their yoga mats for a variety of reasons, from getting fit to finding inner peace. And some experts are now saying chronic pain patient...
