Using optogenetics to 'switch off' the insular cortex in mice experiencing a painful event resulted in a less fearful reaction to pain. The ability of the mice to learn avoidance from the pain event was also reduced.
A new study reports lightly stroking an infant, at a speed of 3 centimeters per second, can help to provide pain relief prior to medical procedures.
Nocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report.
The microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.
According to a new study, women and men have different sensitivity to pain and women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain conditions.
