Scientists Discover the Location of the Brain's Pain Off Button: The Amygdala

Medicine & Technology May 19, 2020

In a study involving mice, researchers have determined that the amygdala, a part of the temporal lobe, could turn off pain signals in the brain. To learn more, click the link above and watch a video further explaining the functions of the amygdala.

Lego-like Therapeutic Brain Implants That Can Be Controlled by a Smartphone

Aug 12, 2019

Compact therapeutic brain implants would potentially solve current issue on complex, bulky, and short-term drug and light delivery systems.

Painkillers for Osteoarthritis Linked to Cardiovascular Diseases

Aug 10, 2019

A new study suggests that these painkillers play a huge role in the increase in cardiovascular disease risk for osteoarthritis patients.

The First Genetic Evidence that Insects Experience Chronic Pain Revealed

Jul 13, 2019

The new research provides the first genetic evidence of what causes chronic pain in Drosophila, fruit flies, and there is good evidence that the same changes also drive chronic pain in humans

Experts Call for Reduction of Opioid Prescriptions after C-Sections

Jun 05, 2019

The team highlight a pain management protocol called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, which has more commonly been implemented for other types of surgeries, including hysterectomies, but has been slower to be used broadly for cesarean deliveries

Filipino Professor Unlocks the Secret to a Pain-free Life

Apr 30, 2019

The pain passes within 8 minutes—no pills, no injections.

Vitamin D Plus Enough Sleep Could Help Manage Pain-Related Diseases

May 27, 2017

The direct relation of Vitamin D, enough sleep and pain management is sought for the discovery of further researches. The relation was explained in a review from the researchers in Brazil.

One Drug Could Help Easing Pain, Memory Loss, Nicotine Addiction

May 08, 2017

A receptor has connected pain, memory, and nicotine addiction and a research group have developed a drug that could enhance the receptor.

Federal Health Agency Found The Best Medicine For Diabetic Nerve Pain

Mar 27, 2017

A federal health agency has found certain antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs are among medications that effectively treat diabetic nerve pain.

Itch, Pain Sensing Neurons Closely Related

Feb 24, 2017

Earlier the Neurons in the spinal cord was believed to be itch-specific but a recent study concludes that Itch Neurons in Mouse Spinal Cords Can Sense Pain and manage it.

Lower Back Pain Alternative Recommended Medication Instead of Prescribed Drugs

Feb 14, 2017

A quarter of American people experience back pain and prescription drugs are often their first choice. This time, these drugs should be the last resort and try these medications first.

Exercise Is The Best Way To Relieve Back Pain, Study Says

Jan 12, 2016

An emerging study debunks previous notion that rest is the best way to treat back pain but , in fact, exercise is the most effective way to alleviate pain.

Very Young Babies CAN Feel Pain, According to New Study

Apr 21, 2015

Until now doctors have believed that the brains of very young babies were not developed enough to feel pain. However, in a new study that overturns the medical consensus, researchers have found that tiny babies actually do feel pain and are more sensitive to pain than adults.

Ibuprofen is better option for children with fracture

Oct 27, 2014

Canadian researchers say that Ibuprofen is better option than morphine for children with fracture