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Chronic pain can develop when the brain continues to send out pain messages even after an injury has healed. When this occurs ...

Neurons send signals via action potentials, which involves a rapid exchange of ions across tiny conduits in the membrane called ion channels. Ion channels also work to quickly end this exchange. This ...

It works by switching off nociceptors in the peripheral nervous system, and therefore preventing pain signals getting to the brain. This represents a potential new breakthrough in a world which has ...

U.S. researchers said Wednesday they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that ...

A global research collaboration has revealed how certain gut cells switch on pain signals, which can linger long after the initial trigger has passed, potentially contributing to chronic pain in ...

Non-opioid pain therapies are entering an unprecedented era, marked by the landmark FDA approval of Vertex’s Journavx and a ...

Ditch the painkillers! While they can provide temporary relief, there are other ways to numb pain without medication. Find out more.