Chronic pain conditions, characterized by persistent or recurrent pain in specific parts of the body, can be highly debilitating and often significantly reduce the quality of life of the individuals ...

A protein naturally made in the body reduces inflammation and pain after surgery, according to a new preclinical study from investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Published in ...

Opioid-free surgery can address both physical and emotional well-being through effective anesthesia and complementary pain-management techniques. Photo by Anna Shvets/Pexels Some patients are fearful ...

Older adults with higher levels of physical activity have pain modulation patterns that might help lower their risk of developing chronic pain, reports a study in PAIN®, the official publication of ...

Source: Getty Images Opioids have been an essential part of anesthesia, but they aren’t the only way to manage pain. Some patients are fearful of using opioids after surgery due to concerns about ...

Asking people how much money they would accept to experience pain again can provide a more accurate and comparable measure of pain levels than the familiar 1-10 scale, according to an international ...

Share on Pinterest New research indicates that a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet may help reduce pain. Darren Muir/Stocksy Recent research found that a higher-quality diet, rich in whole, ...

The opioid crisis remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. In 2022, over 2.5 million American adults had an opioid use disorder, and opioids accounted for nearly 76% of ...