pain

Summary: A new study reveals that pain and itch are processed by distinct neural circuits in the anterior cingulate cortex …

Summary: Researchers have identified how CBD interacts with cannabinoid receptors to mitigate the negative effects of THC, the psychoactive component …

Summary: A new study reveals that young adults show the strongest empathic responses to others in physical or social pain, …

Summary: Parvalbumin (PV) interneurons in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) have been identified as key players in encoding pain intensity …

Summary: Researchers have identified a natural substance, hederagenin, that blocks the NPFFR1 receptor, a protein involved in pain perception in …

Summary: Chronic pain, affecting millions worldwide, may be alleviated by adopting a healthy diet, according to new research. A new …

Summary: Researchers identified a new receptor, neuropilin-1 (NRP1), which collaborates with a known receptor to regulate pain signaling from nerve …

Summary: Facial expressions triggered by pain are deeply tied to brain activity, revealing distinct neural mechanisms compared to verbal pain …

Summary: Depression may increase the risk of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, through mechanisms such as sleep disturbances. Using genetic analysis, …

Summary: A new study demonstrates that a wearable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device can significantly reduce pain, fatigue, and …