Chronic pain may play a significant role in increasing the risk of developing high blood pressure. How long the pain lasts ...

A new definition of pain is out for comment from the International Association for the Study of Pain, an influential global alliance of researchers. When I heard about it, my hair stood on end. Some ...

Acute pain is sudden and intense, while chronic pain is persistent and typically lasts longer than 3 months. Acute pain is short-term and typically occurs in a specific area of the body. It is usually ...

A more inclusive definition of pain includes people who feel pain without clear injuries or tissue damage. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images) It's not uncommon for people ...

Experts now better understand the causes of different types of chronic pain. Here's what to know about the treatments that can bring relief.By Meeri KimAlmost everyone has pain sometimes.It ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

An official definition which recognises the 'unrelenting symptoms' faced by chronic UTI sufferers is expected in 2026 ...

At any given time during our lives, we will all have health problems. It can be a simple cold or something more severe like COVID. Many times, there are quick illnesses that will go away on their own.

We all know stress can worsen pain, but new research shows that anger and a sense of injustice may be even more powerful ...