Pain

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First successful treatment for pain using stem cells discovered

The next step for the researchers is to perform extensive safety tests in rodents.

25 Jan 2020 9:13 AM

Our brain works like a thermostat when it comes to amplifying or suppressing pain. (Photo: AFP)

Our brains control pain perception

Scientists shed light on how brains turn pain up or down.

16 Oct 2019 2:08 PM

Kratom was listed as a cause or contributing factor in the death of four decedents identified by the County Medical Examiner's Office. (Photo: ANI)

Kratom: Herbal supplement not safe to treat pain and addiction

Is herbal supplement, Kratom, safe to treat addiction and pain?

10 Jul 2019 10:03 AM

A Thomson Reuters Foundation expose based on interviews with about 100 women in Tamil Nadu’s multi-billion dollar garment industry found all of them were given unlabelled drugs at work for period pains, and more than half said their health suffered. (Photo: File I Representational)

Illegal pills given to women workers in TN to make them work through period pain

Pills given to the Thomson Reuters Foundation by workers had no markings to show the brand, their composition or expiry date.

14 Jun 2019 2:47 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Soy-based formula milk may increase risk of menstrual pain

Exposure to oestrogens during infant development may affect reproductive health in adulthood.

09 Nov 2018 1:29 PM

Becoming more sensitive to pain increases risk of persistent knee pain

Researchers say therapy aimed at prevention or improvement of pain sensitisation may be a novel approach to preventing persistent knee pain.

02 Nov 2018 12:36 PM

Here's how postpartum depression is linked to mother's pain

Also find out more about the symptoms of postpartum depression.

15 Oct 2018 9:42 AM

Previous research has showed that people participating in BDSM feel rejection less (Photo: AFP)

Women acting submissive during BDSM find other people's pain arousing

The study showed that women who enjoy submission find expression of pain on someone else’s face less discomforting.

16 Sep 2018 3:57 PM

Whole brain analyses revealed that higher dispositional mindfulness during painful heat was associated with greater deactivation of a brain region (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests meditation can help people grow more tolerant to pain

We now know that some people are more mindful than others, and those people seemingly feel less pain.

09 Sep 2018 3:53 PM

Yes, cuddles can help ease babies' pain from needle sticks

The different pain relief methods in the study were associated with different responses in the brain.

04 Sep 2018 2:48 PM

One of the other problems that can stem from incessant use of smartphones to check social media is carpal tunnel syndrome. (Photo: ANI)

Social media addiction can harm your bones, joints

Prolonged use of smartphones can increase neck and upper back pain as well.

16 Aug 2018 6:44 PM

Individuals who did experience pain but didn’t use opioids were 38 percent more likely to be unhappy with their sex life. (Photo: AFP)

Opioids tied to bad sex life and lack of desire

When people do take opioids, they should work with their doctor to make the medication dose as low as possible to reduce pain sensations.

26 Jul 2018 6:26 PM

$Nonunion is a serious complication of a fracture and may occur when the fracture moves too much, or has a poor blood supply or gets infected. (Photo: AFP)$

Opioids may raise risk of fracture nonunion

Nonunion is a serious complication of a fracture and may occur when the fracture moves too much, or has a poor blood supply, gets infected.

17 Jun 2018 6:52 PM

Many of the medications associated with depression as a potential side effect include commonly used prescription drugs. (Photo: AFP)

Many US adults take medicines that can cause depression

Patients who do develop depression as a drug side effect can often switch to different prescriptions.

13 Jun 2018 3:22 PM

People with wrinkles around eyes perceived more sincere: Study

This eye-wrinkle feature, called the Duchenne marker, occurs across multiple facial expressions, including smiles.

12 Jun 2018 3:47 PM

Restless legs syndrome is a disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs, accompanied by an irresistible urge to move them. (Photo: AFP)

Brain structure linked to symptoms of restless legs syndrome

Structural changes make it even more convincing that RLS symptoms are stemming from unique changes in the brain.

02 Jun 2018 5:07 PM

Study explains how brain reacts to someone in pain

Researchers explored the possibility of whether altering activity in the tactile brain regions would alter people's willingness to help.

28 May 2018 1:35 PM

Obesity may put lupus patients at risk

Lifestyle interventions to improve body composition may reduce the severity of symptoms experienced by persons with lupus.

11 May 2018 5:02 PM

One gram fish oil a day keeps osteoarthritis pain away

Researchers also found exercise could also help ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

09 May 2018 7:52 PM

Patients should feel confident that the current generation electric cars should not have any significant impact on their device function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Magnetic fields in electric cars don't seem to cause pacemaker problems

Over the last few decades we have learnt that very simple household items like electric razors, blow dryers, microwaves, ovens, etc.

24 Apr 2018 4:25 PM

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