Chronic back pain often starts small but gradually affects every part of life. Experts explain why it worsens and why ...

Is chronic pain a disease? August groups, such as the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) (now the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) ...

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

Is chronic pain a disease? August groups, such as the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) (now the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) ...

Patients who reported medium to high levels of both anger and perceived injustice did worst. They had higher pain intensity, ...

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

For most people infected with Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), the illness is over in a few weeks, marked by a febrile illness, rash, and joint and muscle pain. But for as many as 60% of patients, the virus ...

Starting the morning with a cup of coffee is an essential for many Brits. But new research has suggested that while it might ...

Pain perception in affected individuals is more strongly influenced by learned fear than in healthy individuals. Changes ...