Stress due to grief or loss can alter the permeability of your gut, sometimes called “leaky gut,” making it harder to contain ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Many people who are interested in trying cannabidiol (CBD) choose gummies over other forms, such as oils or capsules, because they are more convenient and easier to take. While current research on CBD ...

The most common symptom of a heart attack in women is chest pain that may travel to the neck or jaw. If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, do not ignore the symptoms and call 911 ...

Historically, pain has been divided into two neat categories: physical and emotional. But the more we learn about its neurobiology, function, and treatment, the thinner that dividing line becomes.

There was a dramatic surge in chronic pain prevalence among American adults three years after the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic, according to a study ...

Dr. Adriaan Louw has heard the term "pain revolution" before. The physical therapist and scientist has been researching chronic pain for more than 30 years. Over the decades, he has witnessed the rise ...

Pain is a universal experience, but how it’s felt and for how long can vary dramatically from person to person. For some, a surgery or herniated disc is a temporary agony that fades with time. For ...

To develop a consensus on diagnostic criteria for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). A subcommittee was identified based on expertise in IC/BPS diagnostic criteria. An outline was ...