FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 11, 2022·4 min readNew Clues in the Brain Linking Pain and FoodBrain circuitry responsible for motivation and pleasure is activated when a person experiences pain. The findings reveal a link as to why some people may overeat when they experience chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 20, 2021·7 min readCan a Dangerous Microbe Offer a New Way to Silence Pain?A specific anthrax toxin blocks multiple types of pain in mouse models, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 16, 2021·2 min readDifferences in Brain Structure and Genetics Linked to Chronic PainGenetic differences contribute to both an increased risk of certain types of chronic pain and a reduction in the size of specific brain regions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 15, 2021·4 min readGenetic Risk for Clinical Depression Linked to Physical SymptomsThose with a genetic predisposition to clinical depression are more likely to exhibit physical symptoms including migraines, chronic pain, and fatigue, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 3, 2021·7 min readPsychological Treatment Yields Strong, Lasting Relief for Chronic Pain SufferersA four-week course of pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) provided up to 12 months of relief from pain for chronic pain sufferers. Additionally, the psychological treatment program altered brain networks associated with pain processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 1, 2021·4 min readA Better Understanding of Chronic PainBrinker-related transcription regulators play a key role in the formation of nociceptive sensation and could be a new target for pain-relieving medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 17, 2021·4 min readWidespread Pain Linked to Heightened Dementia and Stroke RiskWidespread pain, a subset of chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, is linked to an increased risk of all types of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, and a greater risk of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 23, 2021·4 min readWestern High-Fat Diet Can Cause Chronic PainA Western-style diet, high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, increases symptoms of inflammation, neuropathy, and chronic pain. However, changing to a lower-fat diet can help reverse or relieve symptoms of inflammatory pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 3, 2021·4 min readA Natural Treatment for Chronic PainConolidine, a natural pain killer derived from the pinwheel flower and frequently used in Chinese medicine, interacts with a newly identified opioid receptor that regulates natural opioid peptides produced in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 11, 2021·3 min readAmericans Are Increasingly Experiencing Chronic PainA new study reports the number of people reporting chronic pain is rising across every age group and demographic.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 18, 2021·4 min readNo Increase In Brain Health Problems in Middle Age for Men Who Played Football in High SchoolStudy reveals there is no significant uptick in men who played high school football reporting problems with brain health in middle age compared to their peers who did not play sports. However, ex-football players were more likely to experience sleep problems and be prescribed medications for chronic pain during mid-life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2021·3 min readHigher Rates of Chronic Pain in Women Linked to GeneticsGenetics may help explain why women are at higher risk for developing chronic pain disorders than men. The study also sheds light on the role the central nervous system plays in the development of chronic pain.Read More
