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·January 20, 2019·7 min read

The Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant Identified

Researchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain.

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·January 14, 2019·3 min read

Pain and Substance Abuse Interact in a Vicious Cycle

Being in pain and taking illicit substances can lead to a vicious cycle that ultimately worsens and maintains both addiction and pain.

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·January 10, 2019·6 min read

Men and Women Remember Pain Differently

A new study reports males seem to remember experiences of pain more clearly, while females are less stress by previous painful experiences. Researchers injected ZIP, a memory blocker into the brains of mice before a painful experience. Following the treatment, the males showed no signs of remembering the pain. The study suggests chronic pain is a problem to the extent you remember it. The findings could help develop new treatments for chronic pain.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·November 14, 2018·4 min read

Pain Can Be A Self Fulfilling Prophecy

The expectation of pain, even when the stimulus isn't painful, can lead us to believe we are hurt, a new study reveals. Using fMRI neuroimaging, researchers report expectations influence how we perceive and process pain.

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·October 28, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Pain Relief Without the High

Researchers have pinpointed an effective dose of CBD to help treat chronic pain, without generating the typical marijuana 'high'.

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·October 17, 2018·3 min read

Social Media Buffers Against Depression in Older Adults in Pain

According to researchers, social media use can help to reduce depression in older people who are in pain.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified

Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.

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·October 1, 2018·4 min read

Virtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During Exercise

Researchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.

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·September 26, 2018·3 min read

The Soothing Effects of Strangers

Researchers report people experience a stronger pain relief if they are treated by someone outside of their social group.

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·September 19, 2018·5 min read

Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable

A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.

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·September 12, 2018·4 min read

Sugar Pills Provide Relief for Those with Chronic Pain

According to a new study, placebo sugar pills appear to relieve pain as effectively as medication for almost half of patients who suffer chronic pain. Researchers report those with chronic pain who received sugar pills felt a 30% reduction in symptoms.