Rugby in these institutions produces people who are dedicated, hard working, resilient and physically healthy with a ...

Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...

A new meta-analysis found that out of 56 noninvasive treatments, drugs like Advil and Aleve were most effective at relieving ...

In a new study, just one in 10 treatments were effective for non-specific low back pain. Experts explain the finding and ...

The FDA approves a new non-opioid pain pill, Journavx, to treat acute pain in adults. It's a first-generation non-addictive ...

According to Margo Harrison, the 1911 invention of Midol was the last time a new period pain product hit the market.

“We found for acute low back pain, NSAIDs may be effective. For chronic low back pain, exercise, spinal manipulation, taping, ...

Mar. 17, 2025 — A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women ...

When you bump your knee, cut your lip, or twist your ankle, the sudden, sharp feeling is somatic pain. Somatic pain is generally described as musculoskeletal pain. Nociceptors in the skin, muscles, ...

Scalp pain or tenderness can have a variety of causes including trauma, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, infections, or even your hairstyle. Underlying conditions like headaches or migraines could ...

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