Gently Stroking Babies Before Medical Procedures Can Reduce Pain Processing
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.... Read More...
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The High Price of the Nocebo Effect
Nocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report.... Read More...
Sex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain Therapies
The microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.... Read More...
Men and Women Process Pain Differently
According to a new study, women and men have different sensitivity to pain and women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain conditions.... Read More...