UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

Salk neuroscientists discover brain area called gracile nucleus is central to the development of mechanical allodynia, a ...

Tylenol and NSAIDs both help with pain perception and fever, but the medications do have one key difference. Distinctly, Tylenol doesn’t have anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it won’t help with ...

Pain is not simply “in your head”—and reducing it to a brain-first narrative risks both stigma and substandard care. Real pain often originates in the body, whether from a fractured bone, spinal ...

Pain measurement drives painkiller development, yet "rate your pain 1-to-10" methods are notoriously unreliable. Our research shows money works better.

"On a scale of one to ten, how much does it hurt?" If you've suffered an injury or painful illness, you've probably heard this question. It is quick and to the point. In emergency rooms, physicians ...

Stress, poor sleep, processed food and overworking can age the brain, raising the risk of cognitive problems, say scientists ...

September is Pain Awareness Month, and more than 50-million Americans report living with chronic pain. But could some of it be in your head? Pain can range from mild and annoying to severe and ...

The auditory illusion can create a phantom tone in your head said to promote focus, relaxation, and cognition.

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

Finally, empathy helps us connect at a broad scale. People who feel it are more likely to volunteer, to donate to charity, ...

Stomach tightness can result from bloating However it is crucial to understand whether bloating is harmless or something to ...