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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

Caffeine and More Sleep Help Improve Chronic Pain

Researchers report getting more sleep, and for those who can't sleep, increasing caffeine uptake, can help relieve chronic pain better than standard pain killers.

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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

How One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine Addiction

Researchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.

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·May 4, 2017·2 min read

Using Simple Brain Scan to Detect Pain in Infants

Researchers have developed an EEG technique that can help monitor pain in infants. The believe the technology could have beneficial applications in testing pain and analgesic efficacy in older non-verbal patients also.

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·April 27, 2017·2 min read

Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Menstrual Disorder?

Yoga can reduce pain and enhance mood for women suffering from a range of menstrual disorders, a new study reports.

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·April 9, 2017·6 min read

Discovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain Medication

Findings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.

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·March 2, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

Reading Can Help With Chronic Pain

Shared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.

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·February 23, 2017·4 min read

Itch Neurons Play Role in Pain Management

Study could help explain how pain often follows a chemical induced itch.

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·February 21, 2017·3 min read

Compound From Marine Snails May Provide Alternative to Opioids

Researchers have discovered a compound from marine snails that is able to block pain by targeting a pathway not associated with opioids.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive Effects

A new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.

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·January 4, 2017·3 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Chronic Headache Risk

A new study links frequent chronic headaches with lower serum vitamin D levels.

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·December 4, 2016·4 min read

Novel Compound to Alleviate Pain and Itch Identified

A new study identifies a possible candidate to help alleviate pain and itch sensations.

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